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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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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
Flats22£135,000
Semi-Detached50£301,000
Terraced32£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

CH35NZ

Etterick Park

CH35SL

Foxes Walk

CH35SQ

Heath Lane

CH35TT

Stone Croft

CH35ET

Tarvin Road

CH35EW

Orchard Court

CH35HP

Rosslyn Road

CH35QW

Manor Drive

CH35UJ

Heath Lane

CH35UT

Walmoor Park

CH35XZ

Rhone Court

CH35BW

Vicars Cross Road

CH35QH

Hunts Close

CH35LZ

Winscombe Drive

CH35PE

Pentland Close

CH35SD

Oakmere Drive

CH35TX

Pingot Croft

CH35EF

Tarvin Road

CH35HR

Rosslyn Road

CH35RE

Gleggs Close

CH35RN

Becketts Lane

CH35TL

Brookside

CH35XE

Bachelors Lane

CH35XL

Swinleys Hey

CH35RX

Marian Drive

CH35TN

Westward Road

CH35AA

Chelford Mews

CH35HZ

George Close

CH35EH

Filkins Lane

CH35JA

Melrose Avenue

CH35NQ

Kingsley Terrace

CH35PH

Marbury Road

CH35XN

Bramble Close

CH35EJ

Filkins Lane

CH35NS

Grange Road

CH35SY

Heath Lane

CH35YF

Strawberry Fields

CH35JX

Kirkwood Close

CH35PY

Glamis Close

CH35SB

Belgrave Road

CH35QB

Whitchurch Road

CH35UU

Dee Banks

CH35PX

Cawdor Drive

CH35UA

Dee Banks

CH35YD

Marlborough Court

CH35BU

Becketts Lane

CH35LD

Green Lane

CH35LY

Langport Drive

CH35RS

Kingsley Road

CH35TY

Glovers Loom

CH35NW

Vicars Cross Road

CH35RT

Reeves Road

CH35XA

Keristal Avenue

CH35XD

Bachelors Lane

CH35DU

Cherry Road

CH35JT

Holyrood Way

CH35LU

Makepeace Close

CH35QP

Hilary Close

CH35TJ

Stocks Avenue

CH35NE

The Holkham

CH35NY

Vicars Cross Road

CH35RQ

Dryersfield

CH35RR

Kingsley Road

CH35XY

Bewley Court

CH35LA

Green Lane

CH35NJ

Vicars Cross Road

CH35RA

Adder Hill

CH35TW

Hereward Road

CH35XH

Daniell Way

CH35AB

Hartford Mews

CH35ER

Beechlands Avenue

CH35LS

Bridgewater Drive

CH35UR

Mortlake Crescent

CH35NN

Vicars Cross Road

CH35RU

Reeves Road

CH35LJ

Norton Road

CH35RZ

Heath Close

CH35SJ

Richards Croft

CH35TA

Christleton Road

CH35LR

Thackeray Drive

CH35NX

Pearl Lane

CH35QG

Boughton Hall Drive

CH35QQ

Boughton Hall Drive

CH35HA

Queens Road

CH35LB

Green Lane

CH35LN

Oldfield Drive

CH35NA

Great Boughton

CH35PJ

Marbury Road

CH35QN

Manor Drive

CH35NG

Shed Lane

CH35PR

Caldy Valley Road

CH35RW

Becketts Lane

CH35TQ

Kings Crescent West

CH35DP

Cecil Street

CH35JB

Melrose Avenue

CH35JD

Ballater Crescent

CH35JN

Coppins Close

CH35LH

Shaftesbury Avenue

CH35RH

Hargrave Mews

CH35SE

Hatchmere Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.