Living in Chester
Chester is a city in Cheshire.
Chester is a city. It is known for its strong local shopping area and cathedral. Chester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, very close to the England–Wales border. It had a built-up area population of 92,760 in 2021, it is the most populous settlement i…
Where is Chester?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Cheshire
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Region
- North West
- Nation
- England
Chester is in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, but local services are run by Cheshire West and Chester.
Chester at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £248k (median of 3,103 sales across the built-up area)
What Chester is known for
- Cathedral
- Coastline
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Chester like to live in?
Chester is a city. It is known for its strong local shopping area and cathedral. Chester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, very close to the England–Wales border. Schools here perform strongly. Police-recorded street crime was 96.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Chester known for?
Chester is known for cathedral, coastline, riverfront.
Is Chester good for families?
Families in Chester have 16 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 96.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Chester is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Chester likely to suit?
Chester may suit people who value 16 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Chester?
Schools here perform strongly. Chester has 16 rated schools within reach.
Is Chester a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 96.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Chester is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Chester?
Homes in Chester typically sell for around £248k, which is around average for the region. Median of 3,103 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Chester?
Chester is a city in Cheshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.