Living in CH88, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CH88 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 CH88
160 recorded home sales on the streets around central CH88 in the last 2 years, with a median of £215,000 and a range from £60,000 to £1,080,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 SHOT TOWER CLOSE, CH1 3BT | flat-maisonette | £190,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 16 EDNA STREET, CH2 3BW | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 29 SIGNAL COURT, CH2 3BP | flat-maisonette | £173,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 9 RESERVOIR TERRACE, CH3 5DD | terraced | £222,500 | 2026-06-04 |
| 88 HOOLE LANE, CH2 3DX | terraced | £194,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 65 WESTMINSTER ROAD, CH2 3AR | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-27 |
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
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Acresfield Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Chester International School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
22 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: The Firs School, The Hammond, The King's School, The Queen's School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near CH88, 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 | 22.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
426 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CH88 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cheshire West and Chester's figures.
Common questions about CH88
What is the average house price in CH88?
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 CH88?
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 CH88?
The median of 160 recorded sales around central CH88 in the last 2 years is £215,000, ranging from £60,000 to £1,080,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CH88?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central CH88, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CH88?
426 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH88 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CH88 at risk of flooding?
Central CH88 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 CH88 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £215,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 426 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CH88 safe?
426 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CH88 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? CH88 or CH1, CH88 or CH99, CH88 or CH2.
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