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Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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About

Chester is a historic city in Cheshire West and Chester, known for its well-preserved Roman walls and medieval architecture. The city centre features the iconic Chester Rows, a unique two-tiered shopping system dating back to the 13th century. The River Dee runs alongside the city, providing green spaces and walking paths.

The Garden Quarter ward lies just north of the city centre, blending residential areas with parks and local amenities. It includes the Countess of Chester Country Park and parts of the Chester Canal, offering outdoor recreation. The ward has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, serving a range of residents.

Area overview

On average Chester City & the Garden Quarter has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 217 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 of residents in Chester City & the Garden Quarter is £39,754 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

217

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

12.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Population

18,338

Population density

4,878.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 287 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£377,500	£132,500	£304,250	£520,000	£680,313
Flats	151	£180,000	£71,000	£136,500	£217,500	£382,500
Semi-Detached	27	£281,000	£169,150	£212,000	£307,500	£589,250
Terraced	93	£214,500	£155,700	£185,000	£262,500	£429,000

10 years price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

All postcodes in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13JE

Cornwall Street

CH13LZ

Bold Square

CH13NJ

Egerton Street

CH13NP

Egerton Street

CH14AG

Exton Park

CH14EH

Upper Northgate Street

CH14FB

South View Road

CH14HH

Louise Street

CH14PX

Sedgefield Road

CH19QG

Chester Boughton West & Hoole

CH19BY

Station Road

CH19SD

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19ST

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH35AP

Boughton

CH35DW

Bulkeley Street

CH35DN

Brassey Street

CH49WY

Station Road

CH999QG

Station Road

CH19WB

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH21AA

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH11HG

Foregate Street

CH11HN

Chester Boughton West & Hoole

CH11LB

Foregate Street

CH11QY

Love Street

CH12NR

Bedward Row

CH13JW

St Anne Street

CH14AS

Moss Bank

CH14DF

Finchett Drive

CH14DJ

Whipcord Lane

CH14JS

Vernon Road

CH19BG

Station Road

CH19DS

Station Road

CH19RU

Chester Boughton West & Hoole

CH19SQ

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19UN

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19WJ

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19ZZ

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH11AB

Forest Street

CH11QX

Little St John Street

CH11RT

Shipgate Street

CH12BE

Crook Street

CH12DY

Abbey Square

CH12HU

Abbey Square

CH12LJ

Nun's Road

CH12LZ

Nun's Road

CH13AL

City Road

CH13BE

Station Road

CH13BJ

Seller Street

CH13BW

Francis Street

CH13HN

St Oswalds Way

CH13JD

Church Street

CH13NQ

Egerton Street

CH14BP

Parkgate Court

CH14BW

Leonard Street

CH14BY

Gladstone Road

CH14EL

Canal Street

CH14JE

New Crane Bank

CH14LB

Catherine Street

CH19BZ

Station Road

CH19DA

Station Road

CH19EQ

Chester Boughton West & Hoole

CH19EY

Station Road

CH19TP

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH22FG

Northgate Avenue

CH35DH

Brassey Street

CH35UF

Chester Boughton East

CH19WL

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19WP

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH12NF

Sens Close

CH11RG

Volunteer Street

CH11YQ

Foregate Street

CH13BT

Leadworks Lane

CH14EJ

Canal Street

CH13ET

Black Diamond Park

CH13HB

Trafford Street

CH13HG

Lyon Street

CH13JH

Frodsham Street

CH13LY

Bold Place

CH13NT

Station Road

CH14AH

Enderby Road

CH14JW

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19FB

Station Road

CH19HF

Station Road

CH19HH

Station Road

CH19SS

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH19SY

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH35BJ

Dee Hills Park

CH49FD

Station Road

CH999ST

Station Road

CH19WN

Chester City & Garden Quarter

CH11HD

Foregate Street

CH11HJ

Dee Lane

CH11NN

Commonhall Street

CH12BA

Trinity Street

CH12BY

Hamilton Place

CH12LY

Kitchen Street

CH13AJ

Seller Street

CH13HF

Lyon Street

CH13HH

Henry Place

CH14HW

Garden Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

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