Postcode CH1 2LQ 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 569.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Cop.
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 569.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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 of residents in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £37,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from CH1 2LQ.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH1 2LQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Cop | Medium | Walking directions to The Cop |
| 0.2 mi | Water Tower Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Water Tower Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Edgar's Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Edgar's Field Park |
Based on 292 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 | 20 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 161 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £213,250 |
10 year median price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter
In the CH1 2LQ postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Music Hall Passage, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bridge Street Newsagent | 45 Bridge Street East Row, Chester, CH1 1NG | Walking directions to Bridge Street Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 6 Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Easy Shop | 110 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT | Walking directions to Easy Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Kubus Mini Market | 20 Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3JL | Walking directions to Kubus Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.