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CH2 3FE

Lightfoot Street

Newton & Hoole

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Detailed insights for CH2 3FE

Overview

Postcode CH2 3FE 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 Chester Boughton West & Hoole area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chester Boughton West & Hoole has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £43,422 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from CH2 3FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH2 3FE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH2 3FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Chester

N/A

Walking directions to Chester
0.9 mi

Bache

N/A

Walking directions to Bache

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH2 3FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miNorthgate PondsSmallWalking directions to Northgate Ponds
0.3 miThe Narrows Community ParkSmallWalking directions to The Narrows Community Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
4,534.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
68.72(+1089%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.34(-5%)
Public order
11.13(+10%)
Other theft
7.2(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
81.25%
Other White
30
9.87%
African
5
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
54.36%
Level 3 (A level)
72
25.09%
No qualifications
22
7.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.92%
Apprenticeship
9
3.14%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
62.58%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.84%
Owns outright
22
14.19%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.87%
Social rents from council
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Newton & Hoole

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)222
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £390K

Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Newton & Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton & Hoole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£382,500£381
Semi-Detached95£350,000£362
Terraced80£262,250£298
Flats25£158,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton & Hoole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton & Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,500£149,000£245,500£189,875
2017£320,000£141,000£227,000£189,000
2018£310,000£146,500£242,500£198,000
2019£340,000£146,000£250,000£194,500
2020£285,000£138,500£267,000£205,000
2021£380,000£147,000£281,000£225,250
2022£344,250£147,500£330,000£240,000
2023£361,750£155,000£335,000£250,000
2024£436,000£155,250£314,750£245,000
2025£410,000£160,000£339,000£260,000
2026£495,000£167,000£370,000£266,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton & Hoole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton & Hoole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£229£248£212
2017£248£224£250£214
2018£295£238£258£214
2019£283£222£260£215
2020£282£229£270£233
2021£324£212£296£250
2022£368£245£332£258
2023£337£250£324£273
2024£367£247£335£267
2025£356£263£359£292
2026£396£269£380£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton & Hoole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton & Hoole in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 3FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 3FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20261B, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NQOtherFreehold£280,000
13 Aug 202511, Lightfoot Street, Chester, CH2 3AHTerracedFreehold£284,000
17 Jul 202516, Lightfoot Street, Chester, CH2 3AHTerracedFreehold£338,000
19 Dec 20259, South Avenue, Chester, CH2 3PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
07 Nov 20254, South Avenue, Chester, CH2 3PRTerracedFreehold£332,900

Schools

In the CH2 3FE postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 3FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableMaple Grove SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 3FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH2 3FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miErmine Local1 Ermine Road, Chester, CH2 3PNWalking directions to Ermine Local
0.1 miCo-op Food31 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local2-6 Charles Street, Chester, CH2 3AZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miBahay Kuba107 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DXWalking directions to Bahay Kuba
0.3 miFresh Way80 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DNWalking directions to Fresh Way

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 CH2 3FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Langan

Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gill Watson

Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Richard Mark Beacham

Newton & Hoole - 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
WardNewton & HooleE05012228
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 033CE01018343
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 3FE

Is CH2 3FE (Chester Boughton West & Hoole) safe?

The area around CH2 3FE records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CH2 3FE?

The median sale price around CH2 3FE in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £295,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 222 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH2 3FE?

There are 12 schools close to CH2 3FE, including St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good), Newton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Maple Grove School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH2 3FE?

The closest station to CH2 3FE is Chester, about 185 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH2 3FE?

CH2 3FE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH2 3FE (Chester Boughton West & Hoole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH2 3FE is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Langan (Labour Party), Gill Watson (Labour Party) and Richard Mark Beacham (Labour 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.