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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Pollen forecast for Chester
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Chester
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Chester
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15, THE GROVES | £650,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 12, ALBION STREET | £270,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 4, DUKE STREET | £390,000 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
| APARTMENT 8, FOREST COURT, UNION STREET | £110,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| 1, LANCASTER SQUARE | £269,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| APARTMENT 2, FOREST COURT, UNION STREET | £100,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 6, SHIPGATE STREET | £685,000 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
| APARTMENT 25, FOREST COURT, UNION STREET | £83,500 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| 8, GROSVENOR PARK ROAD | £655,000 | Terraced | Dec 2025 |
| APARTMENT 16, 156, FOREGATE STREET | £195,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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
- Park 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco 0.2 mi
- Bahay Kuba 0.4 mi
- Waitrose 0.6 mi
- The Food Warehouse 0.9 mi
- Tesco 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
Planning & Heritage in Chester
No special planning designations found near the town centre.