Postcode sector · CH61 8

Chester CH61 8 area guide

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Is Chester CH61 8 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH61 8), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £225,493 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 CH61 8

Chester CH61 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,091 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)

1995: £46,211 (33 sales)1996: £45,387 (39 sales)1997: £50,752 (29 sales)1998: £53,413 (48 sales)1999: £64,674 (47 sales)2000: £70,929 (50 sales)2001: £72,611 (49 sales)2002: £73,489 (48 sales)2003: £109,319 (45 sales)2004: £127,451 (36 sales)2005: £146,537 (25 sales)2006: £149,709 (39 sales)2007: £155,024 (51 sales)2008: £146,542 (24 sales)2009: £136,504 (24 sales)2010: £132,685 (24 sales)2011: £139,014 (33 sales)2012: £136,842 (26 sales)2013: £133,592 (28 sales)2014: £148,586 (42 sales)2015: £150,880 (41 sales)2016: £169,292 (53 sales)2017: £197,492 (46 sales)2018: £161,568 (43 sales)2019: £178,365 (44 sales)2020: £175,114 (38 sales)2021: £208,324 (51 sales)2022: £200,552 (37 sales)2023: £219,181 (36 sales)2024: £225,493 (48 sales)2025: £230,809 (34 sales)2026: £223,300 (10 sales) 2026: £223,300 (10 sales) — part year so far £230,809 £45,387 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CH61 8, 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: 5 crimesJun 24: 9 crimesJul 24: 8 crimesAug 24: 3 crimesSep 24: 7 crimesOct 24: 5 crimesNov 24: 3 crimesDec 24: 7 crimesJan 25: 4 crimesFeb 25: 9 crimesMar 25: 11 crimesApr 25: 10 crimesMay 25: 4 crimesJun 25: 5 crimesJul 25: 10 crimesAug 25: 5 crimesSep 25: 8 crimesOct 25: 7 crimesNov 25: 3 crimesDec 25: 7 crimesJan 26: 9 crimesFeb 26: 5 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 4 crimes Apr 26: 4 crimes 11 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CH61 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
52
One-person households
32%
Households with children
22%
Households
2,241

Owned 80% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CH61 8.

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Chester CH61 8: frequently asked questions

Is Chester CH61 8 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH61 8), recorded crime is 71% below the national average, homes sell for around £225,493 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 CH61 8?

Recorded crime in Chester CH61 8 runs at 76.9 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chester CH61 8 safe?

Crime in Chester CH61 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH61 8 runs at 76.9 per 1,000 properties, 71% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chester CH61 8?

Homes in Chester CH61 8 sell for around £225,493 on average, based on 48 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chester CH61 8 at risk of flooding?

Chester CH61 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,091 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is Chester CH61 8 a deprived area?

Chester CH61 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).