Chester CH49 5 area guide
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Is Chester CH49 5 a good place to live?
In Chester (CH49 5), recorded crime is 132% above the national average, homes sell for around £287,458 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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
£287,458
Population
8,421
Recorded crime
620.0
Schools
3
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Chester CH49 5
Chester CH49 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~937 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 CH49 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (9 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 CH49 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 30/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 3,766
Owned 62% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CH49 5.
Browse postcodes
- CH49 5AB
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Chester CH49 5: frequently asked questions
Is Chester CH49 5 a good place to live?
In Chester (CH49 5), recorded crime is 132% above the national average, homes sell for around £287,458 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 CH49 5?
Recorded crime in Chester CH49 5 runs at 620.0 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chester CH49 5 safe?
Crime in Chester CH49 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH49 5 runs at 620.0 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Chester CH49 5?
Homes in Chester CH49 5 sell for around £287,458 on average, based on 24 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Chester CH49 5 at risk of flooding?
Chester CH49 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~937 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Chester CH49 5?
There are 3 schools in Chester CH49 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Chester CH49 5 a deprived area?
Chester CH49 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).