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Chester City & Garden Quarter

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About

Chester City & Garden Quarter covers the historic centre and a residential neighbourhood just to the north. The area is defined by the iconic Chester City Walls, which form a near-complete two-mile circuit. Within them lies the Chester Rows, a unique medieval two-tier system of shops and walkways. The Cathedral and Roman amphitheatre are central features, alongside the River Dee.

The Garden Quarter is a primarily Victorian and Edwardian conservation area characterised by tree-lined streets and terraced housing. It provides a direct residential link to the city's commercial core. The area includes the Countess of Chester Hospital and is bordered by the Shropshire Union Canal, offering a quieter, green contrast to the busy centre.

Area overview

On average Chester City & Garden Quarter has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 268 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. There are 5 schools in Chester City & Garden Quarter: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chester City & Garden Quarter is home to around 10,246 people, with a population density of about 2,339.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
268
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester City & Garden Quarter Population
10,246
Population density
2,339.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.96(+265%)
Shoplifting
61.19(+959%)
Public order
46.85(+362%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.04(+95%)
Other theft
23.42(+255%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,896
77.12%
Other White
827
8.08%
African
255
2.49%
Indian
206
2.01%
Irish
183
1.79%
Total population: 10,239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,905
40.49%
Level 3 (A level)
3,221
33.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
870
9.02%
No qualifications
765
7.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
4.72%
Total 16+ residents: 9,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,832
42.32%
Owns outright
959
22.15%
Owns with a mortgage
793
18.32%
Other social rented
427
9.86%
Other forms of private rent
153
3.53%
Total households: 4,329

Property prices in Chester City & Garden Quarter

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Chester City & Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,950 up to £1,035,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester City & Garden Quarter in the 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 Chester City & Garden Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats81£180,000
Detached11£375,000
Semi-Detached23£220,000
Terraced39£269,000

10 years median price trend in Chester City & Garden Quarter

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester City & Garden Quarter.

All postcodes in Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH14EX

Jupiter Drive

CH11HE

Foregate Street

CH14FD

Upper Cambrian Road

CH12BN

Cuppin Street

CH14DT

Mason Street

CH11ER

Eastgate Street

CH11AB

Union Street

CH11PW

White Friars

CH19SX

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH12LF

Watergate Street

CH14GX

Raymond Street

CH708BY

Blacon

CH12LB

Watergate Street

CH14BZ

Gladstone Road

CH14DH

Whipcord Lane

CH14JR

Tower Road

CH14HQ

Henshall Street

CH708BS

Blacon

CH708DA

Blacon

CH12HG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH708DR

Blacon

CH12HJ

Northgate Street

CH12NF

Sens Close

CH12NZ

Nicholas Street

CH708DH

Blacon

CH708BX

Blacon

CH21AB

Liverpool Road

CH14DW

Finchett Drive

CH14LP

Sealand Road

CH14EN

Garden Lane

CH708AQ

Blacon

CH11SD

The Groves

CH12BE

Crook Street

CH708AH

Blacon

CH19ST

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11JT

Foregate Street

CH14GW

Wharf View

CH19WY

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH12AR

Hunter Street

CH11RS

Lower Bridge Street

CH19UL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14DE

Cambrian View

CH12AN

Grosvenor Road

CH11RY

Lower Bridge Street

CH14NT

Hartford Way

CH11NN

Bridge Street Row West

CH11LT

Eastgate Street

CH19WJ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14JS

Vernon Road

CH14LN

Walls Avenue

CH14EZ

Raymond Street

CH708AZ

Blacon

CH14AF

West Lorne Street

CH708BN

Blacon

CH12DD

Grosvenor Street

CH19SR

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13LN

Queens Place

CH14PZ

Stadium Way

CH19SS

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14PH

Sealand Road

CH14HW

Garden Lane

CH14AD

Chichester Street

CH19TR

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11SB

City Walls

CH11RA

The Shipgate

CH11RX

Gamul Place

CH14EB

Hunters Walk

CH15FG

Blacon

CH14QS

Jupiter Drive

CH708BA

Blacon

CH13LE

Frodsham Street

CH11QL

Bath Street

CH13EA

Waterside View

CH12SA

Northgate Row

CH22BB

Abbots Nook

CH11QS

Duke Street

CH11RN

Park Street

CH12AE

Water Tower Street

CH19WD

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14LT

Bumpers Lane

CH11NL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14AR

Exton Park

CH19WG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19TS

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WE

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH12BY

Hamilton Place

CH12JT

Watergate Street

CH12DR

Princess Street

CH12NA

King Street

CH12NE

Brennus Place

CH14EY

Garden Lane

CH14JZ

Catherine Street

CH19ZZ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11EL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH22BA

Victoria Court

CH14LD

Sealand Road

CH14FF

Canal Street

CH14PL

Sedgefield Road

CH708AP

Blacon

CH21FL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.