Postcode CH2 3EQ is located in an urban city, within the Newton & Hoole ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Vicars Cross & Hoole East area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £54,830 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coronation Recreation Ground.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £54,830 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH2 3EQ.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East near CH2 3EQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Narrows Community Park | Small | Walking directions to The Narrows Community Park |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 in Newton & Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £164,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 90 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton & Hoole
In the CH2 3EQ postcode area, located within Vicars Cross & Hoole East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 3EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Roberts Family Store | 2 Cedar Drive, Chester, CH2 3LG | Walking directions to Roberts Family Store |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Road Shop | 17 Queens Road, Chester, CH3 5HB | Walking directions to Queens Road Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 52-56 Green Lane, Chester, CH3 5LB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5NA | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 CH2 3EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Langan
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Gill Watson
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Mark Beacham
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.