Postcode CH1 2DS is located in an urban city, within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester City & Garden Quarter area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 505.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. The median sale price in Chester City & the Garden Quarter is £205,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Chester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Grosvenor Park.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,707 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 505.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from CH1 2DS.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH1 2DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grosvenor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grosvenor Park |
| 0.5 mi | Water Tower Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Water Tower Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Edgar's Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Edgar's Field Park |
Based on 263 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,080,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £320,000 | £305 |
| Detached | 10 | £303,000 | £332 |
| Terraced | 86 | £270,000 | £283 |
| Flats | 142 | £160,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312,500 | £96,000 | £161,000 | £173,000 |
| 2017 | £312,500 | £160,000 | £234,500 | £176,000 |
| 2018 | £404,995 | £137,500 | £226,000 | £178,000 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £161,625 | £216,250 | £179,275 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £156,000 | £246,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £277,000 | £165,000 | £260,000 | £207,500 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £250,000 | £244,000 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £160,000 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £170,000 | £265,000 | £220,110 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £170,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £314,250 | £162,500 | £328,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £274 | £216 | £180 |
| 2017 | £236 | £233 | £244 | £203 |
| 2018 | £272 | £272 | £235 | £216 |
| 2019 | £273 | £237 | £241 | £222 |
| 2020 | £283 | £241 | £258 | £229 |
| 2021 | £274 | £255 | £262 | £240 |
| 2022 | £272 | £244 | £280 | £245 |
| 2023 | £307 | £263 | £289 | £260 |
| 2024 | £316 | £246 | £276 | £256 |
| 2025 | £314 | £253 | £281 | £269 |
| 2026 | £303 | £247 | £326 | £301 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 2DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, 16, Castle Street, Chester, CH1 2DS | Flats | Leasehold | £170,500 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Ground And First Floor Flat, 14, Castle Street, Chester, CH1 2DS | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 13, Bunce Street, Chester, CH1 2DF | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 8B, Heritage Court, Chester, CH1 1RD | Flats | Leasehold | £73,125 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 1, Heritage Court, Chester, CH1 1RD | Other | Freehold | £39,000 |
In the CH1 2DS postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Chester International School | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Queen's Park High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Queen's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH1 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 6 Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bridge Street Newsagent | 45 Bridge Street East Row, Chester, CH1 1NG | Walking directions to Bridge Street Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Music Hall Passage, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kubus Mini Market | 20 Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3JL | Walking directions to Kubus Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH1 2DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Walker
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Katrina Kerr
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Chamberlain
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH1 2DS records about 506 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH1 2DS in Chester City & the Garden Quarter is £205,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 263 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CH1 2DS, including Chester International School (Good), Queen's Park High School (Good) and The Queen's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CH1 2DS is Chester, about 1,309 m away.
CH1 2DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,707 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 2DS is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Walker (Labour Party), Katrina Kerr (Labour Party) and Paul Chamberlain (Labour Party).