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About

Great Boughton ward lies on the eastern edge of Chester, primarily comprising residential suburbs and significant green spaces. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Gowy and the Shropshire Union Canal, which trace its western boundary. Housing is a mix of modern estates and older properties, with local services centred along Christleton Road. The ward includes the distinct communities of Great Boughton itself, along with parts of Boughton Heath and Vicars Cross, creating a settled, community-focused environment.

The geography is characterised by open fields and woodland, particularly around the Countess of Chester Country Park. This large parkland, with its network of paths, is a central feature for recreation. The area is also notable for its educational institutions, including The King's School's extensive playing fields. While largely residential, there is some light industry and business parks near the A41, which provides a key transport route into Chester city centre and connects to the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Great Boughton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Boughton is £55,441 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Boughton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Boughton is home to around 11,000 people, with a population density of about 3,987.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Boughton Population
11,000
Population density
3,987.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.36(-35%)
Public order
5.91(-42%)
Shoplifting
4.09(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.55(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,745
88.58%
Other White
521
4.74%
Indian
136
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
97
0.88%
Irish
97
0.88%
Total population: 11,001

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,866
42.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,387
15.27%
No qualifications
1,257
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,123
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
691
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 9,081

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,166
44.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,591
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
634
13%
Other social rented
320
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.48%
Total households: 4,877

Property prices in Great Boughton

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £375K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Great Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,087 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Boughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£371,000£369
Semi-Detached63£300,000£319
Terraced42£231,500£276
Flats19£145,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Boughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Boughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£203,500£208,000£173,750
2017£319,000£181,000£233,500£181,000
2018£335,000£112,500£230,000£168,000
2019£282,500£141,000£239,140£183,500
2020£340,000£141,000£257,000£188,000
2021£330,000£150,000£270,000£224,750
2022£385,000£127,250£282,500£245,750
2023£365,000£148,475£294,500£232,500
2024£411,500£290,000£308,500£209,000
2025£379,750£147,500£293,000£218,750
2026£360,500£125,000£340,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Boughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Boughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£223£228£197
2017£265£235£240£204
2018£295£201£237£199
2019£285£218£258£214
2020£297£208£270£232
2021£298£229£271£242
2022£354£223£310£279
2023£373£224£311£280
2024£387£413£303£256
2025£371£223£314£276
2026£348£237£330£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Boughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Boughton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Great Boughton

Is Great Boughton safe?

Great Boughton records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Great Boughton?

The median sale price in Great Boughton is £287,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Great Boughton?

Great Boughton has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Great Boughton?

Great Boughton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Great Boughton sits around rank 24,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Great Boughton?

The average household income in Great Boughton is around £55,441 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Great Boughton?

Great Boughton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Elizabeth MacGlashan (Labour Party) and Steve Collings (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Great Boughton

CH35JQ

Barkhill Road

CH35JS

Elgin Close

CH35SU

Heath Lane

CH35EQ

Dale Street

CH35TD

Christleton Road

CH35HH

Regents Close

CH35PH

Marbury Road

CH35NL

Vicars Cross Road

CH35NP

Vicars Cross Road

CH35QJ

Caldy Valley Road

CH35HU

Stuarts Close

CH35ER

Beechlands Avenue

CH35SJ

Richards Croft

CH35RT

Reeves Road

CH35UP

Dee Fords Avenue

CH35JE

Ballater Crescent

CH35RS

Kingsley Road

CH35HL

Grove Avenue

CH35XH

Daniell Way

CH35TR

Neville Drive

CH35PT

Broadmead

CH35SB

Belgrave Road

CH35HT

Braemar Close

CH35NJ

Vicars Cross Road

CH35HJ

Elstree Avenue

CH35ES

Cherry Gardens

CH35SX

Heath Lane

CH35TZ

Withy Croft

CH35PL

Arkle Court

CH35JN

Coppins Close

CH35LX

Dulverton Avenue

CH35XY

Bewley Court

CH35RZ

Heath Close

CH35TQ

Kings Crescent West

CH35NQ

Kingsley Terrace

CH35NN

Vicars Cross Road

CH35XW

Bachelors Court

CH35XD

Bachelors Lane

CH35JW

Lancaster Drive

CH35SE

Hatchmere Drive

CH35TJ

Stocks Avenue

CH35PZ

Stirling Close

CH35YF

Strawberry Fields

CH35EG

Cherry Grove Road

CH35SD

Oakmere Drive

CH35UR

Mortlake Crescent

CH35DP

Cecil Street

CH35XP

Laws Gardens

CH35JA

Melrose Avenue

CH35JU

Jamieson Close

CH35RH

Hargrave Mews

CH35PS

Watling Court

CH35SA

Belgrave Road

CH35UT

Walmoor Park

CH35JB

Melrose Avenue

CH35JF

Sandringham Avenue

CH35HF

Queens Road

CH35SH

Marl Croft

CH35PB

Richmond Crescent

CH35HN

Sutherland Way

CH35RU

Reeves Road

CH35DS

North Street

CH35NS

Grange Road

CH35YB

Robinsons Croft

CH35EE

Tarvin Road

CH35XQ

Tudor Way

CH35XJ

Coopers Croft

CH35HQ

Maytree Avenue

CH35NA

Great Boughton

CH35UQ

Christleton Road

CH35UJ

Heath Lane

CH35LP

Thackeray Drive

CH35SW

Heath Lane

CH35TX

Pingot Croft

CH35SG

Pickmere Drive

CH35RF

Peach Field

CH35EU

Cherry Grove Road

CH35NU

Pearl Lane

CH35RR

Kingsley Road

CH35NR

Willoway Road

CH35EJ

Filkins Lane

CH35NZ

Etterick Park

CH35JZ

Moorcroft Court

CH35TF

Stocks Lane

CH35TU

Round Hill Meadow

CH35HS

Rosslyn Road

CH35NF

Bridge Terrace

CH35ET

Tarvin Road

CH35QZ

Caldy Valley Road

CH35XS

Round Hill Meadow

CH35PR

Caldy Valley Road

CH35TL

Brookside

CH35RL

Kingsley Gardens

CH35NG

Shed Lane

CH35XL

Swinleys Hey

CH35HW

Gleneagles Close

CH35HD

Queens Road

CH35QN

Manor Drive

CH35UY

Dee Banks

CH35TH

Kings Crescent East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.