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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
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

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Great Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,087 up to £630,000.

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
Semi-Detached71£315,000
Terraced38£221,250
Detached48£366,500
Flats26£147,500

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

CH35JT

Holyrood Way

CH35PX

Cawdor Drive

CH35HP

Rosslyn Road

CH35DZ

Tarvin Road

CH35JP

Clarence Avenue

CH35BW

Vicars Cross Road

CH35NT

Grange Road West

CH35SN

Heath Lane

CH35NW

Vicars Cross Road

CH35EL

Boughton Hall Avenue

CH35SY

Heath Lane

CH35PY

Glamis Close

CH35QB

Whitchurch Road

CH35XT

Waters Reams

CH35UX

Dee Banks

CH35HZ

George Close

CH35PW

Cedar Park

CH35NE

The Holkham

CH35EP

Filkins Lane

CH35XE

Bachelors Lane

CH35US

Merecroft

CH35RW

Becketts Lane

CH35JX

Kirkwood Close

CH35JD

Ballater Crescent

CH35LS

Bridgewater Drive

CH35PE

Pentland Close

CH35TG

Gerrards Avenue

CH35SP

Barley Croft

CH35XN

Bramble Close

CH35BU

Becketts Lane

CH35EA

Fairholme Place

CH35NY

Vicars Cross Road

CH35SR

Whites Meadow

CH35HA

Queens Road

CH35QG

Boughton Hall Drive

CH35LQ

Shaftesbury Avenue

CH35XG

Delves Walk

CH35UA

Dee Banks

CH35LH

Shaftesbury Avenue

CH35LY

Langport Drive

CH35UL

Sandy Lane

CH35DX

Cherry Road

CH35YD

Marlborough Court

CH35RE

Gleggs Close

CH35HE

Queens Road

CH35JR

Buckingham Avenue

CH35RA

Adder Hill

CH35HB

Queens Road

CH35DR

South Street

CH35LW

Oldfield Drive

CH35RN

Becketts Lane

CH35XA

Keristal Avenue

CH35UH

Ingham Close

CH35TY

Glovers Loom

CH35QP

Hilary Close

CH35UU

Dee Banks

CH35SL

Foxes Walk

CH35TT

Stone Croft

CH35LR

Thackeray Drive

CH35RQ

Dryersfield

CH35ED

Churton Street

CH35SF

Flaxmere Drive

CH35QA

Whitchurch Road

CH35UN

Sandy Lane

CH35DU

Cherry Road

CH35LN

Oldfield Drive

CH35XB

Private Walk

CH35LL

Oldfield Drive

CH35HR

Rosslyn Road

CH35EB

Churton Road

CH35EN

Chapel Lane

CH35JG

Sandringham Avenue

CH35UZ

Sandy Lane

CH35LT

Oldfield Drive

CH35LU

Makepeace Close

CH35TN

Westward Road

CH35LB

Green Lane

CH35PA

Richmond Crescent

CH35QQ

Boughton Hall Drive

CH35PJ

Marbury Road

CH35TE

Stocks Lane

CH35NX

Pearl Lane

CH35TW

Hereward Road

CH35HG

Maytree Avenue

CH35PD

Plumley Close

CH35LD

Green Lane

CH35BG

Filkins Lane

CH35EW

Orchard Court

CH35ST

Heath Lane

CH35TP

Neville Road

CH35PQ

Border Way

CH35PU

Cawdor Drive

CH35TA

Christleton Road

CH35QF

Moorcroft Avenue

CH35DY

Tarvin Road

CH35EH

Filkins Lane

CH35SZ

Heath Lane

CH35RX

Marian Drive

CH35UW

Sandy Lane

CH35LF

Sheldon Avenue

Data Sources

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