Living in Chester, Cheshire
Thinking of moving to Chester? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Chester, Cheshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Chester
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Nearest GP surgeries to Chester
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Walls Medical Centre | St. Martins Way, Chester | 0.2 mi | 01244 357800 |
| St Werburgh's Medical Practice Homeless | 2a George Street, Chester | 0.3 mi | 01244 665834 |
| The Elms Medical Centre | 2nd Fl, Fountains Health, Delamere Street, Chester | 0.3 mi | 01244 351000 |
| Northgate Medical Centre | Fountains Health, Delamere Street, Chester | 0.3 mi | 01244 385553 |
| Fountains Medical Practice | Fountains Health, Delamere Street, Chester | 0.3 mi | 01244 325721 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Chester
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 32-34 Northgate Street, Chester | - | 01244 325488 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 40-42 Frodsham Square, Chester | 0.2 mi | 01244 587449 |
| Boots | 47-55 Foregate Street, Chester | 0.2 mi | 01244 328421 |
| Well | Fountains Health, Delamere Street, Chester | 0.3 mi | 01244 379268 |
| Handbridge Pharmacy | 7-9 Handbridge, Chester | 0.4 mi | 01244 683454 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Chester
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love the Dentist Chester | 9 St. John Street, Chester | 0.1 mi | |
| Bank House Dental Practice | 18 White Friars, Chester | 0.1 mi | |
| White Friars House Dental Practice | 14 White Friars, Chester | 0.1 mi | |
| 12 White Friars Dental Clinic | 12 White Friars, Chester | 0.1 mi | |
| Oasis Dental Care | 4 Park Street, Chester | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Chester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4, ALEXANDER HOUSE, 34, CUPPIN STREET | £278,500 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 2, NICHOLAS COURT | £330,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 5, ALEXANDER HOUSE, 34, CUPPIN STREET | £253,500 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 17, NICHOLAS COURT | £376,100 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| 1, GREYFRIARS HOUSE, GREYFRIARS | £162,500 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 14, THE YONNE | £137,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| FLAT 14, 18, COMMON HALL STREET | £123,000 | Flat | Jan 2026 |
| 80, WATERGATE STREET | £700,000 | Terraced | Dec 2025 |
| 23, THE YONNE | £175,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| FLAT 5, 16, CASTLE STREET | £170,500 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
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Schools in Chester
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Newton Primary School | Requires Improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Belgrave Primary School | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester International School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Queen's Park High School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| The Catholic High School, Chester | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Good | 1.2 mi |
Broadband in Chester
Local Amenities in Chester
Parks & Green Spaces
- Hop Pole Paddock Play Area 0.2 mi
- Roman Gardens 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.3 mi
- Catholic Club Crown Green Bowls Club 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco 0.2 mi
- Bahay Kuba 0.4 mi
- Waitrose 0.6 mi
- The Food Warehouse 0.9 mi
- Aldi 0.9 mi
Train Stations
- Chester Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Bache Rail Station 1.3 mi
Airports
- Hawarden Airport 3.7 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Well Travelled Clinic 0 mi
- Superdrug 0.1 mi
- Jonathan Smith 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Tesco Pharmacy 0.2 mi
Area Profile for Chester
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Planning & Heritage in Chester
No special planning designations found near the town centre.