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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 257 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
257
Deprivation level
6/10
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
127.66(+244%)
Shoplifting
57.29(+903%)
Public order
46.36(+359%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.6(+97%)
Other theft
24.11(+265%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Chester City & Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,950 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached7£375,000
Flats87£194,000
Semi-Detached24£230,500
Terraced34£252,250

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

CH19SR

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH12HT

Northgate Street

CH12QS

Nicholas Court

CH14BG

Balmoral Park

CH14DN

Finchett Drive

CH14QG

Greyhound Park Road

CH19WR

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH21FG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH708AP

Blacon

CH708DN

Jupiter Drive

CH12JB

Abbey Green

CH12XA

Nicholas Street

CH13EE

Hoole Way

CH13EF

Gorse Stacks

CH14JX

Gladstone Avenue

CH14LQ

Sealand Road

CH15FF

Silver Road

CH19UY

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WD

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WH

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WY

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH21AJ

Abbots Grange

CH708BX

Blacon

CH12BQ

Weaver Street

CH12LB

Watergate Street

CH12LH

Nuns Road

CH12NS

Nicholas Street Mews

CH14BL

Saughall Road

CH14EE

Upper Northgate Street

CH14LD

Sealand Road

CH19UJ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WW

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH21AH

Liverpool Road

CH22BJ

Victoria Road

CH11AF

Volunteer Street

CH11SG

Northgate Street

CH12BD

Hamilton Place

CH12HQ

Northgate Street

CH14AA

The Hollies

CH14DD

Granville Road

CH14GW

Wharf View

CH14JY

Catherine Street

CH19TF

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WT

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH708AT

Blacon

CH11ED

Pepper Street

CH11LG

Eastgate Street

CH11SD

The Groves

CH14LE

New Crane Street

CH14LT

Bumpers Lane

CH14LZ

Saddlery Way

CH21AB

Liverpool Road

CH11NQ

Bridge Street

CH11NW

Bridge Street Row East

CH11RR

Lower Bridge Street

CH12JG

City Walls

CH14AF

West Lorne Street

CH14JZ

Catherine Street

CH14PG

Arthur Street

CH708AN

Jupiter Drive

CH11EL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH12LP

Linen Hall Place

CH12NU

Black Friars

CH13EQ

George Street

CH14DS

Delamere Street

CH14DT

Mason Street

CH14DZ

Whipcord Lane

CH14JF

New Crane Bank

CH14JH

Kitchen Street

CH19UQ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19UU

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WU

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11QL

Bath Street

CH11QZ

Priory Place

CH11SA

Bridge Place

CH12DG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13LN

Queens Place

CH19SG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19TG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19UL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11NA

Foregate Street

CH14RY

Old Seals Way

CH19WS

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH708AZ

Blacon

CH12AN

Grosvenor Road

CH708AY

Blacon

CH708BD

Blacon

CH12LS

Stanley Street

CH12NX

Nicholas Street

CH14PL

Sedgefield Road

CH22BB

Abbots Nook

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.