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Chester CH66 1 area guide

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Is Chester CH66 1 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH66 1), recorded crime is 61% below the national average, homes sell for around £196,606 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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.

Flood risk in Chester CH66 1

Chester CH66 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,827 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: £49,278 (52 sales)1996: £48,500 (64 sales)1997: £46,210 (95 sales)1998: £53,826 (91 sales)1999: £55,168 (98 sales)2000: £58,358 (111 sales)2001: £69,009 (102 sales)2002: £79,371 (117 sales)2003: £90,581 (125 sales)2004: £113,222 (124 sales)2005: £126,311 (95 sales)2006: £139,693 (177 sales)2007: £144,925 (212 sales)2008: £168,366 (67 sales)2009: £148,665 (76 sales)2010: £147,126 (64 sales)2011: £153,342 (68 sales)2012: £142,778 (86 sales)2013: £145,045 (107 sales)2014: £152,585 (126 sales)2015: £161,587 (122 sales)2016: £145,952 (111 sales)2017: £214,621 (143 sales)2018: £171,609 (200 sales)2019: £177,395 (220 sales)2020: £173,855 (161 sales)2021: £184,796 (163 sales)2022: £210,648 (118 sales)2023: £191,063 (126 sales)2024: £196,606 (115 sales)2025: £207,004 (136 sales)2026: £216,092 (30 sales) 2026: £216,092 (30 sales) — part year so far £216,092 £46,210 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CH66 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 28 crimesJun 24: 19 crimesJul 24: 20 crimesAug 24: 22 crimesSep 24: 25 crimesOct 24: 20 crimesNov 24: 13 crimesDec 24: 20 crimesJan 25: 23 crimesFeb 25: 11 crimesMar 25: 19 crimesApr 25: 30 crimesMay 25: 16 crimesJun 25: 25 crimesJul 25: 27 crimesAug 25: 38 crimesSep 25: 35 crimesOct 25: 17 crimesNov 25: 36 crimesDec 25: 17 crimesJan 26: 21 crimesFeb 26: 16 crimesMar 26: 18 crimesApr 26: 21 crimes Apr 26: 21 crimes 38 11 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CH66 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
32%
Households with children
27%
Households
6,179

Owned 65% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CH66 1.

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Chester CH66 1: frequently asked questions

Is Chester CH66 1 a good place to live?

In Chester (CH66 1), recorded crime is 61% below the national average, homes sell for around £196,606 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, 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 CH66 1?

Recorded crime in Chester CH66 1 runs at 105.5 per 1,000 properties, 61% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Chester CH66 1 safe?

Crime in Chester CH66 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Chester CH66 1 runs at 105.5 per 1,000 properties, 61% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Chester CH66 1?

Homes in Chester CH66 1 sell for around £196,606 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Chester CH66 1 at risk of flooding?

Chester CH66 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,827 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Chester CH66 1?

There are 4 schools in Chester CH66 1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Chester CH66 1 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Chester CH66 1, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Chester CH66 1 a deprived area?

Chester CH66 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).