House Prices in Chester
£295,000
Average
£480,000
Detached
£290,000
Semi-Detached
£245,000
Terraced
£180,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Chester
Chester is a prosperous city with a strong professional services, retail, and tourism economy. It sits at the gateway to North Wales and has excellent connections to Liverpool and Manchester. Property is mid-range for the North West but reflects the historic character, excellent schools, and quality of life.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Chester is one of England's most beautiful cities. The Roman walls (the most complete in Britain), medieval Rows (unique two-tiered shopping galleries), Chester Cathedral, and the River Dee create an enchanting cityscape. The Racecourse — the oldest in the world still in use — hosts popular meetings. Chester Zoo is one of the UK's top visitor attractions. The food scene is excellent.
Transport & Commuting
Chester Station connects to London Euston in about 2 hours, with services to Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales. The M53 and M56 provide motorway links. Manchester Airport is about 45 minutes away. The city is compact and walkable, with good cycle routes along the river.
Train to London
2h 00m to London Euston
Nearest Motorway
M53, M56, A55
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- The King's School
- Queen's Park High School
- Christleton High School
Universities
- University of Chester
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Chester
Curzon Park
Hoole
Queen's Park
Upton
Vicars Cross
Handbridge
Property Buying Tips for Chester
Curzon Park and Queen's Park are the premium areas overlooking the Dee. Hoole is popular with young professionals and families — good shops and restaurants. Upton and Vicars Cross are popular family suburbs. The city centre has character properties above the Rows. For better value, Boughton and Handbridge offer period terraces.
Local Authority
Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Council Tax
£1,740 (Band D)
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