Postcode CH1 3GW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Northgate Ponds.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,928 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £40,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from CH1 3GW.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH1 3GW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| 0.8 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northgate Ponds | Small | Walking directions to Northgate Ponds |
| 0.2 mi | St Anne's Field Play Area | Small | Walking directions to St Anne's Field Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Leadworks Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Leadworks Lane 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 3GW postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 3GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J&J News & Booze | 5 Newtown Close, Chester, CH1 3HE | Walking directions to J&J News & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3 Delamere Street, Chester, CH1 4DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 77-81 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Sakotis | 89 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Sakotis |
| 0.2 mi | Spice of Asia | 95-97 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Spice of Asia |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.