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Chester Boughton West & Hoole

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About

Chester Boughton Hall lies to the southeast of the city centre, a residential district centred around its historic cricket club. The area features Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments, with Christleton Road serving as a main thoroughfare. It is primarily known for its strong community feel and local sports facilities, providing a quieter suburban atmosphere close to the city.

Immediately south is Hoole, a distinct and bustling urban village with its own high street filled with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area is characterised by its grid-like street pattern of Victorian terraces and is a popular residential choice for professionals and families. Hoole's community is active, with local events often centred around its library and the Memorial Hall, a venue housed in a former church.

Area overview

On average Chester Boughton West & Hoole has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £43,422 per year. There are 1 schools in Chester Boughton West & Hoole: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chester Boughton West & Hoole is home to around 8,568 people, with a population density of about 6,258.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester Boughton West & Hoole Population
8,568
Population density
6,258.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51(+37%)
Shoplifting
15.99(+177%)
Drugs
15.87(+307%)
Public order
14.47(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,707
78.29%
Other White
738
8.61%
Indian
184
2.15%
African
128
1.49%
Other Asian
120
1.4%
Total population: 8,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,530
45.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,464
18.7%
No qualifications
1,132
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
769
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
5.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,830

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,663
36.71%
Other social rented
908
20.04%
Owns with a mortgage
779
17.2%
Owns outright
776
17.13%
Social rents from council
187
4.13%
Total households: 4,530

Property prices in Chester Boughton West & Hoole

Median price£195,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £280K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Chester Boughton West & Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,493 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester Boughton West & Hoole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£526,750£351
Terraced49£250,000£284
Detached3£222,000£338
Flats76£161,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chester Boughton West & Hoole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester Boughton West & Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£705,000£80,888£224,975£165,000
2017£352,500£155,000£305,000£170,000
2018£190,000£93,500£240,000£173,750
2019£415,000£145,000£370,000£180,500
2020£625,000£155,000£390,000£195,000
2021£300,000£156,000£340,000£201,000
2022£810,000£158,500£382,500£222,500
2023£216,250£159,000£287,500£227,500
2024£840,000£160,000£440,000£220,000
2025£711,689£160,000£430,000£238,500
2026£222,000£172,500£490,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester Boughton West & Hoole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester Boughton West & Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£386£293£246£195
2017£202£218£262£214
2018£294£313£232£207
2019£289£229£250£212
2020£250£215£315£230
2021£341£243£302£233
2022£369£238£351£241
2023£224£242£331£259
2024£458£232£341£256
2025£353£246£364£284
2026£338£241£339£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester Boughton West & Hoole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chester Boughton West & Hoole in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.