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Christleton Primary SchoolOutstandingSt Martin's Academy ChesterOutstandingBoughton Heath AcademyOutstandingMill View Primary SchoolOutstandingAcresfield AcademyOutstandingThe average house price in Chester is £266,870, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Chester house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Chester a nice place to live?
Yes, Chester is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cheshire. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Chester?
Chester has a below average crime rate for a UK city, with around 76 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 28% above the Cheshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Chester?
Chester has 35 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Martin's Academy Chester, Acresfield Academy, Mill View Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include J H Godwin Primary School and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Chester?
The majority of residents in Chester identify as White (British) (86%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.