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CH1 3AX

City Road

Chester City & the Garden Quarter

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Overview

Postcode CH1 3AX 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 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Chester Boughton West & Hoole has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,732 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH1 3AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH1 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH1 3AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chester

N/A

Walking directions to Chester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH1 3AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrosvenor ParkMediumWalking directions to Grosvenor Park
0.5 miNorthgate PondsSmallWalking directions to Northgate Ponds
0.4 miThe Narrows Community ParkSmallWalking directions to The Narrows Community Park

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: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £263
Sales (last 12 months): 263
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £280K

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.

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
Semi-Detached25£320,000£305
Detached10£303,000£332
Terraced86£270,000£283
Flats142£160,000£242

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£170,000£255,000£230,000
2026£314,250£162,500£328,000£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£281£269
2026£303£247£326£301
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 3AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 3AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2026Apartment 2, City Suites, 38, City Road, Chester, CH1 3AXFlatsLeasehold£137,000
19 Jun 20254, Sandstone Apartments, 36, City Road, Chester, CH1 3ADFlatsLeasehold£331,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 27, City Apartments, 33, City Road, Chester, CH1 3ABFlatsLeasehold£186,000
20 Mar 202613, Princes Avenue, Chester, CH1 3BHTerracedFreehold£340,100
19 Aug 202663, Shot Tower Close, Chester, CH1 3BTFlatsLeasehold£192,000

Schools

In the CH1 3AX postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for CH1 3AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryThe Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyFree schools
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Martin's Academy ChesterFree schools
Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH1 3AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH1 3AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChester Local Store5 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AEWalking directions to Chester Local Store
0.2 miBest-one9-13 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AEWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miBoughton Mini Market43 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AFWalking directions to Boughton Mini Market
0.2 miWaitrose71 Broughton, Chester, CH3 5AFWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miFresh Way80 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DNWalking directions to Fresh Way

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

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 3AX, 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 Introduced2019-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CH1 3AX

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

The area around CH1 3AX 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH1 3AX?

The median sale price around CH1 3AX 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.

What schools are near CH1 3AX?

There are 13 schools close to CH1 3AX, including The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (Good), St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Martin's Academy Chester (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CH1 3AX?

The closest station to CH1 3AX is Chester, about 245 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH1 3AX?

CH1 3AX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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