Bedward Row Chester
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH1), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 6900111.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Water Tower Gardens, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is City Walls Medical Centre, about 40 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026-27: Band D £2,517 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,678 | £1,958 | £2,238 | £2,517 | £3,077 | £3,636 | £4,196 | £5,035 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (22% of about 1,840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 5 AND 7, ST MARTINS WAY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Linenhall car park, Stanley Street, Chester, CH1 2LR: up to 200 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Northgate Redevelopment, Northgate Street, Chester: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- New Crane Street car park, Chester: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Raymond House and Diocesan House, Raymond Street, Chester: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 22 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NX: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- 14 - 20 Watergate Street, Chester (within boundary of CHC/0008/H): up to 26 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- Clemence House, St Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Land to rear of Crane Bank Garage, Chester: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 18 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH1 2NN | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| CH1 2NR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chester Northgate | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sens Close Car Park, Chester | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest City Walls Medical Centre | 40 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bank House Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Water Tower Gardens 1.2 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Grosvenor Park 5.9 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Sealand Road Allotments 6,320 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 3, Stanley Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south. 568 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 59 of them Grade I and 66 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Stanley Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south |
| Part of City Wall From the Watergate to Bonewaldesthorne Tower | Listed building, Grade I | 100 m west |
| 1, STANLEY PLACE (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south |
| Sedan House | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m south-west |
| The walls, towers, gates and posterns of the City of Chester | Scheduled monument | 300 m south-east |
| The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street | Scheduled monument | 320 m north-east |
| St Nicholas' Chapel | Scheduled monument | 360 m east |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Donkey Field | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| The Dale | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire West and Chester: see them on the Cheshire West and Chester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester International School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARE CH1 2NR | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy CH1 4DS | Retailers - other | 20 m | Exempt | |
| The Queens School CH1 2NN | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| AFRICAN MAMAPUT CH1 2AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Freedom Church Chester CH1 2AR | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Cheezy Bandits CH1 2AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Crustum CH1 2AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Bean & Cole Ltd CH1 2AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Crowne Plaza Chester CH1 2BD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Sandbar Seafood Shack CH1 2AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| The Cabin CH1 2AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Mercato Pizza Co CH1 2AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Vegan House CH1 2AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| BIG LOLA'S CH1 2AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Pastry Pédaleur CH1 2AR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Linen Hall Place (27); On or near Parking Area (24); On or near Stanley Place Mews (7); On or near St Martin'S Way (7); On or near King Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sens Close · Stanley Street · Hunter Street · The Yonne · Stanley Place · Trinity Street · City Walls Road · Brennus Place · Stanley Street · Linen Hall Place · Kings Court · Crook Street
All the streets in CH1 and across Cheshire West and Chester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.