Living in SY14, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SY14 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 SY14
51 recorded home sales on the streets around central SY14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £327,000 and a range from £94,000 to £760,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 WATERFIELD ROAD, SY14 8FG | semi-detached | £323,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 2 THE COTTAGE HIGH STREET, SY14 8NW | terraced | £94,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 CROSS O'TH HILL, SY14 8DQ | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 11 WATERFIELD ROAD, SY14 8FG | detached | £415,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 4 CROSS O'TH HILL, SY14 8DQ | semi-detached | £242,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| THE FIRS TILSTON ROAD, SY14 7DB | detached | £620,000 | 2026-03-20 |
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
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Heber High School | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 23.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 23.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
17 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SY14 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cheshire West and Chester's figures.
Common questions about SY14
What is the average house price in SY14?
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 SY14?
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 SY14?
The median of 51 recorded sales around central SY14 in the last 2 years is £327,000, ranging from £94,000 to £760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SY14?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central SY14, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SY14?
17 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SY14 at risk of flooding?
Central SY14 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 SY14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £327,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 17 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SY14 safe?
17 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SY14 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? SY14 or SY13, SY14 or LL13, SY14 or CH3.
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