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Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chester City & the Garden Quarter Population

18,338

Population density

4,878.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£370,000	£221,300	£305,000	£507,500	£654,750
Flats	155	£162,000	£60,600	£128,300	£212,500	£415,000
Semi-Detached	31	£260,000	£99,000	£187,500	£326,250	£556,500
Terraced	81	£248,000	£160,000	£198,000	£300,000	£625,000

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

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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