Postcode insights

CH2 3JN

Vicarage Road

Newton & Hoole

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Detailed insights for CH2 3JN

Overview

Postcode CH2 3JN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from CH2 3JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH2 3JN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH2 3JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Chester

N/A

Walking directions to Chester
1 mi

Bache

N/A

Walking directions to Bache

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH2 3JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground
0.1 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.4 miLime Wood FieldsSmallWalking directions to Lime Wood Fields

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
5,365.9 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
212
80.3%
Other White
20
7.58%
African
10
3.79%
Other Asian
5
1.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.52%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
53.02%
No qualifications
29
13.49%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
28.57%
Other social rented
36
27.07%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.79%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 3JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 3JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20253, Vicarage Road, Chester, CH2 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£950,000
13 Mar 202627, Sumpter Pathway, Chester, CH2 3JFTerracedFreehold£245,000
09 Dec 20252, Sumpter Pathway, Chester, CH2 3JFTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Apr 20258, Sumpter Pathway, Chester, CH2 3JFTerracedFreehold£305,000
16 Oct 202516, Panton Road, Chester, CH2 3HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the CH2 3JN postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 3JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMaple Grove SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoole Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 3JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH2 3JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local2-6 Charles Street, Chester, CH2 3AZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op Food31 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miErmine Local1 Ermine Road, Chester, CH2 3PNWalking directions to Ermine Local
0.5 miMorrisons DailyBrook Lane, Chester, CH2 2EBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3JN, 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 Introduced2016-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 3JN

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

The area around CH2 3JN 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 3JN?

The median sale price around CH2 3JN 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 3JN?

There are 11 schools close to CH2 3JN, including Maple Grove School (Good), St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hoole Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH2 3JN?

The closest station to CH2 3JN is Chester, about 617 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH2 3JN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH2 3JN 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.