Area Guide – Chester (CH)

Living in Chester (CH)

Chester (CH) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Chester (CH)

Is Chester (CH) a good place to live?

Chester (CH) has crime levels below the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Chester (CH)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Chester (CH)?

Flood risk and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Below England average (56 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 1 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Victoria Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
University Church Free School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Egerton Street County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Chester International School	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
Queen's Park High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Boughton St Paul's Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St Mary's Community Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.9 mi
The Catholic High School, Chester	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Newton Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.1 mi
St Martin's Academy Chester	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Hoole All Saints' CofE Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Cherry Grove Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Highfield County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Highfield County Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Hoole St James's CofE Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Hoole Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Highfield Community Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Kingsway High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Belgrave Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Boughton Heath Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Boughton Heath Academy	Primary	Outstanding	1.4 mi
St Clare's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Chester Rail Station	0.8 mi
Bache Rail Station	1.2 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 42 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
CITY WALLS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
CITY WALLS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
CITY WALLS MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
GARDEN LANE MEDICAL CTR.	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
NORTHGATE VILLAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
CWAC CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HAROLD TOMLINS CENTRE FOR THE HOMELESS	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ST WERBURGH'S MEDICAL PRACTICE HOMELESS	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
CAMHS - MARSDEN HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
THE HANDBRIDGE MED.CTR.	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
VIA CWAC CHESTER	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PES AT JANE SMELLIE CHESTER	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PES@HOUGHTONS OPTICIANS, CHESHIRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
LIAISON PSYCHIATRY WEST	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
WESTERN CHESHIRE GP SERVICE OOH	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
HOSPITAL AT HOME	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
HEATH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHEDS	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ADULT & OLDER PEOPLE CMHT - CHESTER	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MHIST	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
URGENT CARE TEAM	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
COMPLEX NEEDS SERVICE WEST	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MEMORY SERVICE WEST	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CRHT WEST	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CWP (WEST) PHYSICAL HEALTH	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
EXTENDED HOURS SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
LD - CAMHS WEST	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
LACHE HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ST COLUMBA - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ST COLUMBA - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
WESTERN AVE MEDICAL CTRE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE (BLACON)	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DR RUSSELL AND PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HALL	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.2 mi