Postcode CH1 2JW is located in an urban city, within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester City & Garden Quarter area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 946.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grosvenor Park.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 946.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from CH1 2JW.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH1 2JW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grosvenor Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Cop | Medium | Walking directions to The Cop |
| 0.3 mi | Water Tower Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Water Tower Gardens |
Based on 278 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,950 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 151 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter
In the CH1 2JW postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Easy Shop | 110 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT | Walking directions to Easy Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 3 Delamere Street, Chester, CH1 4DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 55 Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3JJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Station News | Gorse Stacks, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 3EF | Walking directions to Station News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Music Hall Passage, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.