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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

CW81JG

Greenbank Lane

CW81GE

Marine Approach

CW84AF

Heysoms Close

CW84AA

Chester Road

CW81HD

Chapel Street

CW81JZ

Hatton Lane

CW84AH

Royles Place

CW84TY

Lilac Drive

CW84FD

Dane Close

CW81BE

Navigation Road

CW81JA

Ryders Street

CW81DH

John Brunner Crescent

CW81BZ

Flower Street

CW84YA

Tall Trees Close

CW81JU

Marshall Lane

CW81HW

Greenbank Lane

CW81HA

Chester Road

CW84TF

Blossom Heights

CW81LA

Marshall Lane

CW84TD

Hillside

CW81EP

Highfield Place

CW81DJ

Frida Crescent

CW81DQ

Alfred Street

CW81JT

Marshall Lane

CW81BX

Wallace Street

CW84TU

Lilac Drive

CW81EX

Castle Cliff

CW84AP

Sydney Street

CW84AT

Hunters Field

CW84TL

Kestrel Road

CW84UF

The Hawthorns

CW84AU

Sylvan Close

CW84BB

Beach Road

CW81JP

Greenbank Lane

CW84TN

Lilac Drive

CW84UG

Field Close

CW84AQ

Lilac Drive

CW84AR

Holly Walk

CW81DB

Huxley Street

CW98AG

Hunts Lock Bungalows

CW81DX

Queensgate

CW81GG

Marine Approach

CW84AB

Highbank Road

CW81EW

Peckforton Way

CW81HH

Chester Road

CW84TJ

Lilac Drive

CW84GZ

Foxendale Close

Data Sources

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