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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 238 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
238
Deprivation level
6/10
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
123.46(+231%)
Public order
38.28(+278%)
Shoplifting
38.12(+560%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.16(+51%)
Drugs
20.45(+424%)
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 281 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 £1,035,000.

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
Detached14£370,000
Flats155£162,000
Semi-Detached31£260,000
Terraced81£248,000

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

CH11SA

Bridge Place

CH14AH

Enderby Road

CH13BJ

Earls Villas

CH12LE

Watergate Row South

CH19TG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH22DZ

Hankelow Close

CH14AF

West Lorne Street

CH19TD

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13BB

Queens Road

CH14DT

Mason Street

CH19UL

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH11LN

Godstall Lane

CH22JT

Heron Place

CH14DE

Cambrian View

CH12NU

Black Friars

CH14JE

New Crane Street

CH35AN

Queen's Avenue

CH14JL

New Crane Street

CH12JD

Abbey Street

CH19WH

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14AG

Parkgate Road

CH999QG

Station Road

CH14AE

Lorne Street

CH13BN

Francis Street

CH19ZR

Station Road

CH19WG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14EG

Queensgate

CH22AN

Grange Road

CH13WN

Station Road

CH12DR

Princess Street

CH35DN

Brassey Street

CH19TF

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13LQ

St Thomas Pathway

CH35UG

Christleton Road

CH35AE

Boughton

CH19PP

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14GD

Whipcord Lane

CH19HH

Station Road

CH11RX

Gamul Place

CH11LT

Eastgate Street

CH19EU

Station Road

CH12DD

Grosvenor Street

CH22HB

Ranwonath Court

CH22DT

Gonsley Close

CH12BJ

Common Hall Street

CH12DN

Castle Drive

CH11QY

Love Street

CH19TZ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13BG

Queens Avenue

CH12DE

Grosvenor Place

CH19FW

Station Road

CH19UQ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14EQ

Jesmond Road

CH13AR

The Square

CH49RX

Station Road

CH11LQ

Eastgate Row North

CH13AS

The Square

CH19WU

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14LP

Sealand Road

CH14HG

Walpole Street

CH22AP

Brook Lane

CH13LH

Canal Side

CH12HT

Northgate Street

CH19XA

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH14JH

Kitchen Street

CH13BR

Nelson Street

CH11DE

Newgate Street

CH14AQ

Parkgate Road

CH11NJ

Bridge Street

CH22JN

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13BU

Sibell Street

CH49WZ

Station Road

CH19LU

Station Road

CH14HR

Louise Street

CH22BE

Newry Park East

CH13EW

Black Diamond Park

CH11RP

Duke Street

CH22AD

Ash Lawn Court

CH19UX

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH13JN

Talbot Street

CH13LY

Bold Place

CH11DA

St John Street

CH19HB

Station Road

CH13HG

Lyon Street

CH12JB

Abbey Green

CH22AR

Newry Park

CH11ER

Eastgate Street

CH13NL

Egerton Street

CH13LW

Back Queen Street

CH35AD

Steam Mill Street

CH22BQ

Brookmoore Court

CH12LA

Watergate Street

CH35AU

Dee Hills Park

CH14PS

Kempton Close

CH14BR

Cheyney Road

CH13HR

Gloucester Street

CH11RS

Lower Bridge Street

CH19GZ

Station Road

CH19XG

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

CH19AZ

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Data Sources

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