Postcode CH1 9RP 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 low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Northgate Ponds.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole has an average 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 low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
The average income per household in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £43,422 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 47 ft away from CH1 9RP.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH1 9RP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| 0.8 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northgate Ponds | Small | Walking directions to Northgate Ponds |
| 0.1 mi | St Anne's Field Play Area | Small | Walking directions to St Anne's Field Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Leadworks Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Leadworks Lane Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £310,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £290,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 84 | £257,500 | £274 |
| Flats | 139 | £160,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 9RP.
In the CH1 9RP postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bahay Kuba | 107 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Bahay Kuba |
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Way | 80 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DN | Walking directions to Fresh Way |
| 0.1 mi | European Food Store | 72 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DN | Walking directions to European Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spice of Asia | 95-97 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Spice of Asia |
| 0.2 mi | Sakotis | 89 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX | Walking directions to Sakotis |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH1 9RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Walker
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Katrina Kerr
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Chamberlain
Chester City & the Garden Quarter - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH1 9RP records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around CH1 9RP in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £195,500 (about £260 per square foot) based on 258 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CH1 9RP, including St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good), Abbey School for Exceptional Children (Good) and The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH1 9RP is Chester, about 358 m away.
CH1 9RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,928 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 9RP 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).
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.