Living in CH70, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH70 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 CH70
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH70 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,395 and a range from £90,500 to £445,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 SEALAND ROAD, CH1 4LH | terraced | £201,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 234 SEALAND ROAD, CH1 4LH | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 112 BLACON POINT ROAD, CH1 5NE | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 286 SEALAND ROAD, CH1 4LQ | semi-detached | £130,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| 142 BLACON POINT ROAD, CH1 5NE | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2025-12-18 |
| 254 SEALAND ROAD, CH1 4LQ | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2025-12-15 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Lache Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
17 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: The Firs School, The King's School, The Queen's School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near CH70, 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 | 22.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
140 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH70 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cheshire West and Chester's figures.
Common questions about CH70
What is the average house price in CH70?
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 CH70?
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 CH70?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central CH70 in the last 2 years is £250,395, ranging from £90,500 to £445,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH70?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH70, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH70?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH70 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH70 at risk of flooding?
Central CH70 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CH70 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,395; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 140 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH70 safe?
140 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH70 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? CH70 or CH1, CH70 or CH99, CH70 or CH88.
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