CH4 — CHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CH4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH4 is £335,887, which is 8% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH4 cost 17.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH4 have fallen 4.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£457,690	655
Semi-detached	£262,466	609
Terraced	£223,097	317
Flat	£181,591	126
All types	£335,887	1755

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CH4

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

With 7.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH4 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CH4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH4 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Clare's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Eccleston CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The King's School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Catholic High School, Chester	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Queen's Park High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH4 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH4 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

CH4 — CHESTER

Area Summary

CH4 (CHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£335,887), low crime (90% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CH3

CHESTER

£396K

▼ 7.4% YoY

CH5

DEESIDE

£250K

▲ 17.8% YoY

CH6

FLINT

£203K

▼ 7.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH4?

The average house price in CH4 (CHESTER) is £335,887, based on 1755 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.4% over the past year.

Is CH4 a safe area to live?

Crime in CH4 is significantly below the national average (7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CH4?

There are 18 schools in or near CH4. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CH4?

Council tax in CH4 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 CH4?

The average broadband download speed in CH4 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CH4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in CH4 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 371,652.