ChesterCH1
Cheshire West and Chester · North West
# Chester (CH1), North West CH1's trajectory score of 56.8/100 places it in the 83rd percentile nationally, indicating strong fundamentals relative to UK postcodes. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at a 3.5% compound annual rate, while rental growth has outpaced this at 7.1% annually, suggesting landlord-focused investment activity. Population growth of 0.2% over the same period indicates demographic stability rather than expansion-driven appreciation. The district currently sits in early-stage gentrification, implying selective improvement efforts and mixed development patterns across properties. These metrics collectively reflect a market where yield-generating strategies may offset more modest capital appreciation, though localised variations within the postcode remain material to investment outcomes.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Chester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
32 planning applications submitted in CH1 over the last six months.
Chester (CH1) common questions
Is Chester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Chester (CH1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Chester safe?
Chester has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chester?
The average property price in Chester (CH1) is £186k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chester?
The median monthly rent in Chester (CH1) is £770 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chester (CH2), Ellesmere (SY12), Chester (CH4), Craven Arms (SY7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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