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About

Greenbank lies on the southern edge of Chester, primarily consisting of residential streets and local amenities. The area is defined by its proximity to the Shropshire Union Canal, which runs along its western boundary, and the large expanse of Countess of Chester Country Park to the north. Housing is a mix of interwar semis and more modern developments, serving as a quiet residential district for the city.

A notable local landmark is the former Leadworks site, a reminder of the area's industrial past near the canal. The area is practical, with several schools, a large retail park offering supermarkets and stores, and good road links via the A41. The canal towpath provides a direct pedestrian and cycling route into Chester city centre.

Area overview

On average Greenbank has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greenbank is £43,746 per year. There are 3 schools in Greenbank: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Greenbank is home to around 5,845 people, with a population density of about 3,386.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Greenbank Population
5,845
Population density
3,386.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.67(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.78(-40%)
Public order
7.53(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.82(-35%)
Burglary
3.59(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,256
89.91%
Other White
277
4.74%
Other Asian
43
0.74%
Other
41
0.7%
Indian
34
0.58%
Total population: 5,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,382
28.74%
Level 3 (A level)
959
19.94%
No qualifications
805
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
678
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 4,809

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
827
30.28%
Owns with a mortgage
791
28.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
23.29%
Other social rented
266
9.74%
Social rents from council
142
5.2%
Total households: 2,731

Property prices in Greenbank

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Greenbank area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £778,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Greenbank 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 Greenbank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced36£152,500
Semi-Detached34£217,500
Flats6£126,000
Detached10£275,000

10 years median price trend in Greenbank

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

All postcodes in Greenbank

CW81EN

St James Walk

CW84TH

Lilac Drive

CW81DS

Riverside Park

CW81EJ

Waterloo Road

CW81GL

Freshwater View

CW81EQ

Trinity Terrace

CW84BG

Moss Lane

CW81DE

Romanes Street

CW84AL

Chester Road

CW81BN

Darwin Street

CW81BY

Hooker Street

CW84TX

Squirrel Close

CW81BW

Lee Drive

CW81HE

David Street

CW81DL

Lower Darwin Street

CW81BP

Spencer Street

CW84TZ

Lilac Drive

CW81TH

Marshall Lane

CW81DN

Robert Street

CW81HY

Hope Street

CW84UQ

Mulberry Rise

CW84AZ

Firdale Road

CW81HN

Barbers Lane

CW84AY

Fernleigh

CW84TR

Lilac Drive

CW81HP

Gladstone Street

CW81JD

Chester Road

CW84BX

Cromwell Road

CW81ES

Brocklebank Drive

CW84TG

Woodlea Court

CW81ED

Highfield Road

CW81HQ

Park Street

CW81EH

Waterloo Road

CW84UA

Meadowside

CW84UN

Cheshire View

CW81JX

The Close

CW81LE

Beach Road

CW84BQ

Moss Road

CW84TT

Lilac Drive

CW84BZ

Crofters Lea

CW81GF

Marine Approach

CW81BS

Darwin Street

CW84AN

Chester Road

CW81HL

Canton Place

CW84UH

The Nursery

CW81DF

Romanes Street

CW81BJ

Weaver Road

CW84AW

Chester Road

CW81EY

Castle Street

CW81DG

Lower Darwin Street

CW84TW

Lilac Drive

CW81EE

Highfield Road

CW84BT

Penrhyn Road

CW81HB

Beeston Street

CW81TA

Castle Court

CW84BU

Felix Road

CW81HZ

Burgess Place

CW81EG

Wellington Street

CW81HX

Harrisons Place

CW81JF

Milner Road

CW84GY

Foxendale Close

CW84UE

Cloverdale

CW81ET

Yarwood Close

CW81GH

Marine Approach

CW81HJ

Parliament Street

CW81LB

Saxons Lane

CW81JR

Clough Lane

CW81ER

Beeston Street

CW81EA

Athelbrae Close

CW81DU

Queensgate

CW84AG

Chester Road

CW81HG

Chester Road

CW81BL

Castle Bank

CW84TQ

Redgate

CW84BY

Silverdale

CW84TS

Lilac Drive

CW84AE

Heysoms Avenue

CW81GD

Marine Approach

CW81JB

Chester Road

CW81DD

Huxley Street

CW81EL

Waterloo Road

CW81EU

Northwich Winnington & Castle

CW81JS

Greenbank Lane

CW81BA

Castle Street

CW84BA

Beach Road

CW84AD

Chester Road

CW84TE

Applefield

CW84AJ

Manor Street

CW81TP

Pleasant Street

CW81JH

Chester Road

CW81BT

Darwin Street

CW81DY

Barbers Lane

CW81JQ

Greenbank Lane

CW84TP

Heysoms Avenue

CW84BS

Alderley Road

CW81EZ

Beach Road

CW84AX

Maple Grove

CW81JY

Hatton Lane

CW81EF

Waterloo Road

CW81DT

Barbers Lane

Data Sources

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