Postcode CH2 3JW 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 very low crime levels, with around 14.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coronation Recreation Ground.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from CH2 3JW.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East near CH2 3JW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lime Wood Fields | Small | Walking directions to Lime Wood Fields |
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 23 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £255,250 |
10 year median price trend in Newton & Hoole
In the CH2 3JW postcode area, located within Vicars Cross & Hoole East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 3JW
| 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 | Co-op Food | 99a Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2LJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Thrifty's | 55 Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2LJ | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 1A Coniston Road, Chester, CH2 2FL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.