Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CH1 postcode area, covering Chester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£202,000
Median price
£151,500
5-year trend
+54.5%
Total sales
17,420
The CH1 area has 739 individual postcodes with 17,420 registered sales. Prices are +49.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Chester. The five-year price movement is +54.5%.
A historic walled city with Roman origins, a premium housing market within commuter distance of Liverpool and Manchester, and excellent schools.
🚆 Main station
Chester
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
The King's School Chester
With an average of £202,000, CH1 is a mid-range area, +49.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 17,420 recorded sales across 739 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CH1 is +54.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CH1 1HJ
£201,858 avg · 165 sales
CH1 4LZ
£143,901 avg · 154 sales
CH1 4LW
£141,788 avg · 150 sales
CH1 3BF
£180,181 avg · 149 sales
CH1 3EW
£147,340 avg · 149 sales
CH1 3HP
£105,345 avg · 138 sales
CH1 3BT
£168,368 avg · 132 sales
CH1 4HZ
£151,065 avg · 129 sales
CH1 3ET
£129,588 avg · 127 sales
This CH1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CH1 postcode area is £202,000, based on 17,420 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Chester.
Properties in CH1 average £202,000, which is +49.4% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£151,500) is 25.0% below the average (£202,000), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CH1 have moved +54.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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