Is Chester a good place to live?
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In Chester (CH1 1), recorded crime is 343% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,134 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 343% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£538,134
Population
6,105
Recorded crime
1184.8
Schools
1
Broadband
16%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chester CH1 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH1 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (56 of 1,395) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CH1 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (10 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CH1 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 114/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 51%
- Households with children
- 10%
- Households
- 3,134
Owned 34% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 43%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CH1 1.
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Chester CH1 1: frequently asked questions
Is Chester CH1 1 a good place to live?
In Chester (CH1 1), recorded crime is 343% above the national average, homes sell for around £538,134 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chester CH1 1?
Recorded crime in Chester CH1 1 runs at 1184.8 per 1,000 properties, 343% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chester CH1 1 safe?
Crime in Chester CH1 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH1 1 runs at 1184.8 per 1,000 properties, 343% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chester CH1 1?
Homes in Chester CH1 1 sell for around £538,134 on average, based on 31 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chester CH1 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH1 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (56 of 1,395) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chester CH1 1?
There is 1 school in Chester CH1 1 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Chester CH1 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Chester CH1 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Chester CH1 1 a deprived area?
Chester CH1 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).