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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
25.55(-31%)
Public order
6.91(-32%)
Shoplifting
4.45(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.45(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £279,500 in Great Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£408,000
Flats23£125,000
Semi-Detached52£310,000
Terraced34£227,500

10 years median price trend in Great Boughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Boughton.

All postcodes in Great Boughton

CH35QZ

Caldy Valley Road

CH35JS

Elgin Close

CH35PT

Broadmead

CH35JH

Barkhill Road

CH35UW

Sandy Lane

CH35TH

Kings Crescent East

CH35XP

Laws Gardens

CH35HQ

Maytree Avenue

CH35SG

Pickmere Drive

CH35XS

Round Hill Meadow

CH35XT

Waters Reams

CH35JR

Buckingham Avenue

CH35LX

Dulverton Avenue

CH35ST

Heath Lane

CH35XG

Delves Walk

CH35EU

Cherry Grove Road

CH35NT

Grange Road West

CH35UN

Sandy Lane

CH35HG

Maytree Avenue

CH35LP

Thackeray Drive

CH35TG

Gerrards Avenue

CH35UQ

Christleton Road

CH35YB

Robinsons Croft

CH35JL

Craithie Road

CH35SH

Marl Croft

CH35HN

Sutherland Way

CH35JW

Lancaster Drive

CH35QJ

Caldy Valley Road

CH35EG

Cherry Grove Road

CH35HH

Regents Close

CH35LE

Green Lane

CH35QA

Whitchurch Road

CH35TF

Stocks Lane

CH35HF

Queens Road

CH35RD

Tushingham Close

CH35HD

Queens Road

CH35JP

Clarence Avenue

CH35PQ

Border Way

CH35JZ

Moorcroft Court

CH35LG

Cambrian Avenue

CH35NP

Vicars Cross Road

CH35PA

Richmond Crescent

CH35EB

Churton Road

CH35PL

Arkle Court

CH35SN

Heath Lane

CH35PP

Stamford Court

CH35SX

Heath Lane

CH35US

Merecroft

CH35NL

Vicars Cross Road

CH35RP

Becketts Lane

CH35SW

Heath Lane

CH35TE

Stocks Lane

CH35JQ

Barkhill Road

CH35TZ

Withy Croft

CH35DZ

Tarvin Road

CH35RF

Peach Field

CH35EE

Tarvin Road

CH35HU

Stuarts Close

CH35HW

Gleneagles Close

CH35PB

Richmond Crescent

CH35SP

Barley Croft

CH35XQ

Tudor Way

CH35DX

Cherry Road

CH35LT

Oldfield Drive

CH35QF

Moorcroft Avenue

CH35TD

Christleton Road

CH35HT

Braemar Close

CH35JY

Kirkwood Close

CH35PZ

Stirling Close

CH35UH

Ingham Close

CH35LF

Sheldon Avenue

CH35PU

Cawdor Drive

CH35RB

Sparks Close

CH35SA

Belgrave Road

CH35XF

Vaughans Lane

CH35XW

Bachelors Court

CH35ED

Churton Street

CH35JG

Sandringham Avenue

CH35SR

Whites Meadow

CH35DY

Tarvin Road

CH35HB

Queens Road

CH35JF

Sandringham Avenue

CH35BG

Filkins Lane

CH35RY

Marian Drive

CH35LL

Oldfield Drive

CH35LW

Oldfield Drive

CH35NF

Bridge Terrace

CH35RL

Kingsley Gardens

CH35SZ

Heath Lane

CH35EL

Boughton Hall Avenue

CH35HJ

Elstree Avenue

CH35JJ

Barkhill Road

CH35TP

Neville Road

CH35HS

Rosslyn Road

CH35NU

Pearl Lane

CH35DR

South Street

CH35PG

Norley Drive

CH35UP

Dee Fords Avenue

CH35XJ

Coopers Croft

CH35NR

Willoway Road

Data Sources

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