Postcode CH2 3NS 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 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £47,600 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 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 20.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 of residents in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £47,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from CH2 3NS.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East near CH2 3NS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| 0.9 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lime Wood Fields | Small | Walking directions to Lime Wood Fields |
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Newton & Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 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 | £402,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 99 | £338,000 |
| Terraced | 85 | £258,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton & Hoole
In the CH2 3NS postcode area, located within Vicars Cross & Hoole East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 3NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 1A Coniston Road, Chester, CH2 2FL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 99a Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2LJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Thrifty's | 55 Kingsway, Chester, CH2 2LJ | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2-6 Charles Street, Chester, CH2 3AZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 31 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.