Living in CH2, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH2 in Cheshire West and Chester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire West and Chester: £269,039, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CH2
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £40,000 to £750,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68A HEATH ROAD, CH2 1HX | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 42 PECKFORTON WAY, CH2 1SX | terraced | £197,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 30 COTEBROOK DRIVE, CH2 1RD | detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 16 WESTON GROVE, CH2 1QJ | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 17 DORSET ROAD, CH2 1NR | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 28 PECKFORTON WAY, CH2 1SX | semi-detached | £192,000 | 2026-05-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Mickle Trafford Village School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
17 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: The Firs School, The Hammond, The Queen's School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near CH2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Chester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
60 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cheshire West and Chester's figures.
Common questions about CH2
What is the average house price in CH2?
The average sold price in Cheshire West and Chester is £269,039 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CH2?
Prices in Cheshire West and Chester are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CH2?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central CH2 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £40,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH2?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH2, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH2?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH2 at risk of flooding?
Central CH2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CH2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 60 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH2 safe?
60 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CH2 or CH88, CH2 or CH1, CH2 or CH70.
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