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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Greenbank is £175,500 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,500 and £233,000. There are 2 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

Median price: £175,500
Price per sq ft: £221
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £233K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Greenbank area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £778,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenbank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£300,000£312
Semi-Detached29£207,000£237
Terraced36£159,750£186
Flats10£115,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenbank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenbank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,000£82,000£129,000£96,250
2017£281,000£87,000£144,000£109,000
2018£209,000£109,000£137,500£115,000
2019£180,500£123,750£162,500£116,000
2020£238,500£75,000£150,000£119,736
2021£249,950£97,500£170,000£127,500
2022£245,000£96,200£183,750£145,000
2023£247,750£115,000£195,000£149,000
2024£260,000£135,000£204,000£150,000
2025£290,000£129,500£217,500£157,500
2026£277,500£125,000£182,500£160,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenbank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenbank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£206£155£120
2017£195£188£173£144
2018£225£184£169£135
2019£232£184£180£141
2020£214£189£184£144
2021£239£210£192£170
2022£321£205£225£164
2023£306£204£194£178
2024£305£204£249£189
2025£283£227£257£187
2026£350£210£214£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenbank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenbank in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.