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Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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About

Chester City & the Garden Quarter is a central urban ward containing the historic walled city core and its immediate northern residential suburbs. The area is defined by the River Dee to the south and west, and includes the famous Roman walls and the Rows, a unique system of two-tiered medieval shopping galleries. The Chester Cathedral and the Roman amphitheatre are key landmarks within this compact area.

The Garden Quarter itself lies directly north of the city walls, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and quieter, tree-lined streets. It is a primarily residential zone that includes the Countess of Chester Hospital and stretches up to the Chester Canal. This part of the ward provides a direct residential link to the busy commercial and tourist centre just a short walk away.

Area overview

On average Chester City & the Garden Quarter has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 229 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chester City & the Garden Quarter is £46,441 per year. There are 5 schools in Chester City & the Garden Quarter: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chester City & the Garden Quarter is home to around 18,338 people, with a population density of about 4,878.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
229
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Population
18,338
Population density
4,878.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
118.5(+219%)
Public order
37.79(+275%)
Shoplifting
35.61(+524%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.87(+50%)
Other theft
19.85(+200%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,101
76.89%
Other White
1,630
8.89%
Indian
409
2.23%
African
371
2.02%
Other Asian
273
1.49%
Total population: 18,340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,354
43.09%
Level 3 (A level)
4,597
26.94%
No qualifications
1,763
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,590
9.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
880
5.16%
Total 16+ residents: 17,066

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,432
39.74%
Owns outright
1,757
20.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,491
17.26%
Other social rented
1,259
14.58%
Other forms of private rent
248
2.87%
Total households: 8,636

Property prices in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Based on 278 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Chester City & the 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 & the 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 & the Garden Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£390,000
Flats151£180,000
Semi-Detached28£265,000
Terraced82£215,000

10 years median price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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

All postcodes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13JT

Frodsham Street

CH14EQ

Jesmond Road

CH19EU

Station Road

CH19TJ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19UT

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH22AE

Hatherton Way

CH35BF

Mount Place

CH11RZ

Gamul Terrace

CH12BF

King Street

CH12DN

Castle Drive

CH13BX

Francis Street

CH13HP

Trafford Street

CH13JJ

Frodsham Street

CH13LE

Frodsham Street

CH14DW

Finchett Drive

CH14FA

West Bank

CH14HX

Plum Terrace

CH14JN

Charlotte Street

CH14LP

Sealand Road

CH19FH

Station Road

CH19ZH

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11RX

Gamul Place

CH12AU

Nicholas Street

CH12EU

Music Hall Passage

CH14GR

Handbridge Square

CH14HL

Denbigh Street

CH22AD

Ash Lawn Court

CH35AR

Dee Hills Park

CH12JF

Abbey Street

CH13BA

Francis Court

CH13JS

Frodsham Street

CH13LG

Queen Street

CH14AT

Woodlands Avenue

CH14DG

Whipcord Lane

CH14EZ

Raymond Street

CH11RQ

Albion Street

CH12AW

King Charles Court

CH12NE

Brennus Place

CH13DB

Chesham Street

CH13JL

Frodsham Street

CH13LR

York Street

CH14BX

Priory Close

CH19SZ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19TX

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19XH

Station Road

CH35YN

Station Road

CH11LH

St Werburgh Street

CH13DS

Charles Street

CH13NB

Egerton Street

CH14AD

Chichester Street

CH14BZ

Gladstone Road

CH14JB

Walls Avenue

CH14LL

Towergate

CH19TQ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19TR

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WF

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH21AT

Abbots Drive

CH22DX

Northgate Avenue

CH22JL

Duchess Place

CH23DY

Cross Street

CH49WW

Station Road

CH19PE

Station Road

CH22AJ

Eversley Park

CH35AJ

Deva Terrace

CH35DD

Reservoir Terrace

CH19GY

Station Road

CH11RJ

St Olave Street

CH11RN

Park Street

CH11SZ

Mill Street

CH12LN

Watergate Street

CH13JA

Somerset Street

CH13JQ

Walter Street

CH14HA

Canal Street

CH19TE

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH22RH

Bailey Bridge Close

CH35UD

The Mount

CH11NJ

Bridge Street

CH11SL

Castle Drive

CH13BL

Leadworks Lane

CH13DU

Brook Street

CH13DX

Brook Street

CH14DH

Whipcord Lane

CH14HP

Louise Street

CH14JL

New Crane Street

CH19NG

Station Road

CH19TS

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH22AP

Brook Lane

CH22AR

Newry Park

CH12DU

Firemans Square

CH12NW

Greyfriars

CH13BP

Crewe Street

CH13LF

Union Walk

CH14AR

Exton Park

CH19PN

Station Road

CH19WA

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19WE

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11JG

Foregate Street

CH11NG

Bridge Street

CH11PP

Bridge Street Row East

CH14JR

Tower Road

Data Sources

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