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CH1 3AT

City Road

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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Detailed insights for CH1 3AT

Overview

Postcode CH1 3AT 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 Boughton West & Hoole area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £43,422 per year. The nearest station is Chester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Grosvenor Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chester Boughton West & Hoole has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £43,422 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from CH1 3AT.

Flood risk

Low

Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH1 3AT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH1 3AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Chester

N/A

Walking directions to Chester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH1 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrosvenor ParkMediumWalking directions to Grosvenor Park
0.4 miRoman GardensSmallWalking directions to Roman Gardens
0.3 miSt Anne's Field Play AreaSmallWalking directions to St Anne's Field Play Area

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
8,613.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.62(+87%)
Public order
24.41(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.8(+16%)
Other theft
9.95(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
76.17%
Other White
22
9.36%
Indian
13
5.53%
Bangladeshi
5
2.13%
Other Asian
4
1.7%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
51.29%
Level 3 (A level)
58
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.76%
No qualifications
17
7.33%
Apprenticeship
14
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
62.12%
Owns outright
15
11.36%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.85%
Shared ownership
10
7.58%
Other social rented
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Median price£195,500
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)258
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £280K

Based on 258 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £260 per square foot) in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,080,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£310,000£332
Semi-Detached25£290,000£304
Terraced84£257,500£274
Flats139£160,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chester City & the Garden Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£169,000£257,500£226,000
2026£222,000£162,500£348,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£286£270
2026£338£242£344£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chester City & the Garden Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chester City & the Garden Quarter in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Apartment 17, Ethos Court, Russell Street, Chester, CH3 5BBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 19, 1875 Bakers Court, Steam Mill Street, Chester, CH3 5ADFlatsLeasehold£165,000
27 Mar 20254, Earls Villas, Chester, CH1 3BJTerracedFreehold£400,500
04 Mar 20251, Earls Villas, Chester, CH1 3BJTerracedFreehold£400,000
08 May 2026Apartment 8, Granary Wharf, Steam Mill Street, Chester, CH3 5BEFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the CH1 3AT postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH1 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAbbey School for Exceptional ChildrenOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH1 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGrosik Polski Sklep5 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AEWalking directions to Grosik Polski Sklep
0 miBest-one9-13 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AEWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miForegate News113-115 Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HEWalking directions to Foregate News
0.2 miWaitrose71 Broughton, Chester, CH3 5AFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miVillage Food and Meat Centre46 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DZWalking directions to Village Food and Meat Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH1 3AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Walker

Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Katrina Kerr

Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Chamberlain

Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Samantha Dixon

Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyChester North and NestonE14001163
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chester Boughton West & HooleE02003802
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 033FE01032931
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH1 3AT

Is CH1 3AT (Chester Boughton West & Hoole) safe?

The area around CH1 3AT records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and drugs.

What is the average house price near CH1 3AT?

The median sale price around CH1 3AT in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £195,500 (about £260 per square foot) based on 258 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH1 3AT?

There are 18 schools close to CH1 3AT, including The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (Good), St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Abbey School for Exceptional Children (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH1 3AT?

The closest station to CH1 3AT is Chester, about 455 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH1 3AT?

CH1 3AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH1 3AT (Chester Boughton West & Hoole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 3AT 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.