CH3 — CHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH3 is £395,687, which is 27% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH3 cost 37.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH3 have fallen 7.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£547,183	530
Semi-detached	£318,164	527
Terraced	£252,746	334
Flat	£270,323	169
All types	£395,687	1615

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CH3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH3 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Huntington Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Waverton Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Farndon Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Tattenhall Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ashton Hayes Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH3 are 193.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

193.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH3 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CH3 — CHESTER

Area Summary

CH3 (CHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£395,687, 38% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (193 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CH2

CHESTER

£331K

▼ 13.5% YoY

CH4

CHESTER

£336K

▼ 4.4% YoY

CH5

DEESIDE

£250K

▲ 17.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH3?

The average house price in CH3 (CHESTER) is £395,687, based on 1615 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.4% over the past year.

Is CH3 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH3?

There are 20 schools in or near CH3. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in CH3?

Council tax in CH3 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CH3?

The average broadband download speed in CH3 is 193 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 48%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in CH3 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 421,298.