Postcode insights

CH1 6DB

Darlington Crescent

Saughall & Mollington

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Detailed insights for CH1 6DB

Overview

Postcode CH1 6DB is located in a rural town, within the Saughall & Mollington ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston is £57,428 per year. The nearest station is Capenhurst, about 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston is £57,428 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH1 6DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston near CH1 6DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Capenhurst located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
4,802.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.3(-19%)
Public order
9.94(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.73(-74%)
Other theft
4.26(-35%)
Burglary
2.84(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
94.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.97%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
32.38%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.57%
No qualifications
37
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.19%
Owns with a mortgage
40
31.25%
Other social rented
14
10.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Saughall & Mollington

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £493K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Saughall & Mollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saughall & Mollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£440,000£333
Semi-Detached18£317,500£288
Terraced4£266,250£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saughall & Mollington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saughall & Mollington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£406,100£225,000£177,000
2017£383,500£210,985£260,000
2018£416,968£205,000£176,000
2019£329,750£245,000£280,000
2020£389,544£257,500£264,675
2021£415,000£255,000£210,000
2022£420,000£302,500£217,500
2023£500,000£260,000£208,000
2024£565,000£277,500£381,000
2025£477,500£288,750£265,000
2026£387,500£300,000£246,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saughall & Mollington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saughall & Mollington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284£203£193
2017£243£211£249
2018£262£209£218
2019£248£214£225
2020£246£221£238
2021£281£247£230
2022£304£301£266
2023£353£270£228
2024£306£275£278
2025£337£283£238
2026£341£341£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saughall & Mollington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Saughall & Mollington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 6DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 6DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202692, Darlington Crescent, Chester, CH1 6DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
26 Jun 202535, Darlington Crescent, Chester, CH1 6DBDetachedFreehold£495,000
07 Mar 202588, Darlington Crescent, Chester, CH1 6DBTerracedFreehold£227,000
07 Mar 202523, Darlington Crescent, Chester, CH1 6DBDetachedFreehold£200,000
12 May 202666, Church Road, Chester, CH1 6EPTerracedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the CH1 6DB postcode area, located within Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH1 6DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySaughall All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 6DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH1 6DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodChurch Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 6EPWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Eardley

Saughall & Mollington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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
ParishSaughall and Shotwick ParkE04012590
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Capenhurst, Saughall & MostonE02003795
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 025CE01018367
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH1 6DB

Is CH1 6DB (Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston) safe?

The area around CH1 6DB records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CH1 6DB?

The median sale price around CH1 6DB in Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston is £410,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH1 6DB?

There is 1 school close to CH1 6DB, including Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH1 6DB?

CH1 6DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH1 6DB (Capenhurst, Saughall & Moston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 6DB is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Eardley (Conservative and Unionist 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.