Chester CH47 area guide
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Is Chester CH47 a good place to live?
In Chester (CH47), recorded crime is 63% below the national average, homes sell for around £356,935 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£356,935
Population
13,672
Recorded crime
84.5
Schools
2
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Chester CH47
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH47 is rated high. Around 25.4% of properties (1,607 of 6,321) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 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 average (mean) sold price in CH47, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CH47 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 6,035
Owned 79% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CH47.
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Chester CH47: frequently asked questions
Is Chester CH47 a good place to live?
In Chester (CH47), recorded crime is 63% below the national average, homes sell for around £356,935 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chester CH47?
Recorded crime in Chester CH47 runs at 84.5 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chester CH47 safe?
Crime in Chester CH47 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH47 runs at 84.5 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chester CH47?
Homes in Chester CH47 sell for around £356,935 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chester CH47 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH47 is rated high. Around 25.4% of properties (1,607 of 6,321) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Chester CH47?
There are 2 schools in Chester CH47 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chester CH47 a deprived area?
Chester CH47 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).