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Cheshire West and Chester

About

Cheshire West and Chester is a district in the North West of England, covering an area of 916 square kilometres. It includes the historic city of Chester, along with towns such as Ellesmere Port, Northwich, and Winsford. The district borders Wales to the west and is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, including the Cheshire Plains and parts of the River Dee and Mersey estuaries.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, with chemicals, manufacturing, and energy production playing key roles in its economy. Chester, the administrative centre, is famous for its Roman walls, medieval architecture, and cathedral. The district also features several nature reserves and parks, offering green spaces alongside its urban developments. Transport links include major roads like the M56 and M53, as well as rail connections to Liverpool and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Cheshire West and Chester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cheshire West and Chester is £44,876 per year. There are 174 schools in Cheshire West and Chester: 127 primary (12 Outstanding and 86 Good) and 20 secondary (2 Outstanding and 14 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cheshire West and Chester Population

357,150

Population density

388.2 per km²

Demographics

British

325,620

91.17%

Other White

11,515

3.22%

Irish

2,651

0.74%

Indian

2,338

0.65%

Other Asian

2,158

0.6%

Total population: 357,149

Housing

Owns outright

57,620

37.14%

Owns with a mortgage

48,336

31.15%

Private landlord or letting agency

21,291

13.72%

Other social rented

13,298

8.57%

Social rents from council

9,412

6.07%

Total households: 155,154

Property prices in Cheshire West and Chester

Based on 4,771 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Cheshire West and Chester area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £12,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheshire West and Chester over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,484	£398,333	£225,000	£315,000	£550,000	£869,250
Flats	482	£150,000	£63,025	£110,000	£200,000	£389,250
Semi-Detached	1,723	£245,000	£128,100	£191,625	£310,000	£489,500
Terraced	1,082	£190,000	£106,025	£150,000	£249,375	£382,375

10 years median price trend in Cheshire West and Chester

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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