Postcode sector · CH47 2

Chester CH47 2 area guide

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Is Chester CH47 2 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH47 2), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £257,056 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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.

Flood risk in Chester CH47 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH47 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 1,359) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)

1995: £54,247 (49 sales)1996: £47,836 (67 sales)1997: £53,801 (46 sales)1998: £56,478 (69 sales)1999: £62,589 (64 sales)2000: £84,263 (92 sales)2001: £83,815 (75 sales)2002: £105,264 (87 sales)2003: £127,403 (87 sales)2004: £161,001 (90 sales)2005: £161,807 (70 sales)2006: £165,417 (71 sales)2007: £182,784 (89 sales)2008: £184,841 (27 sales)2009: £179,316 (41 sales)2010: £165,316 (52 sales)2011: £191,160 (43 sales)2012: £154,597 (38 sales)2013: £157,727 (58 sales)2014: £177,251 (69 sales)2015: £198,229 (56 sales)2016: £217,061 (52 sales)2017: £281,568 (68 sales)2018: £205,424 (66 sales)2019: £225,430 (48 sales)2020: £188,229 (63 sales)2021: £256,052 (76 sales)2022: £261,848 (69 sales)2023: £270,171 (53 sales)2024: £257,056 (43 sales)2025: £279,718 (55 sales)2026: £239,098 (10 sales) 2026: £239,098 (10 sales) — part year so far £281,568 £47,836 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CH47 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (10 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 15 crimesJun 24: 12 crimesJul 24: 12 crimesAug 24: 3 crimesSep 24: 14 crimesOct 24: 15 crimesNov 24: 12 crimesDec 24: 14 crimesJan 25: 6 crimesFeb 25: 10 crimesMar 25: 13 crimesApr 25: 10 crimesMay 25: 14 crimesJun 25: 4 crimesJul 25: 8 crimesAug 25: 12 crimesSep 25: 17 crimesOct 25: 11 crimesNov 25: 16 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 5 crimesFeb 26: 15 crimesMar 26: 15 crimesApr 26: 14 crimes Apr 26: 14 crimes 17 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CH47 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
39%
Households with children
22%
Households
2,706

Owned 72% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CH47 2.

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Chester CH47 2: frequently asked questions

Is Chester CH47 2 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH47 2), recorded crime is 21% below the national average, homes sell for around £257,056 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Chester CH47 2?

Recorded crime in Chester CH47 2 runs at 212.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chester CH47 2 safe?

Crime in Chester CH47 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH47 2 runs at 212.1 per 1,000 properties, 21% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chester CH47 2?

Homes in Chester CH47 2 sell for around £257,056 on average, based on 43 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chester CH47 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Chester CH47 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 1,359) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

Is Chester CH47 2 a deprived area?

Chester CH47 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).