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CH4

CHESTER

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH4 encompasses CHESTER and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £335,887
1yr change ▼ 4.4%
Crime 90% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£335,887

▼ 4.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

315 Mbps

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.

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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

£320K £327K £334K £341K £348K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

67

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.

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315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CH4 CHESTER

What is the average house price in CH4 CHESTER?
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 CHESTER 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 is the population of CH4 CHESTER?
The population of CH4 (CHESTER) is approximately 371,652 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CH4 CHESTER?
There are 18 schools in or near CH4. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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