Coleridge Close Chester
23 addresses across 5 postcodes (CH1), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6900422.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 1).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bache, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Countess of Chester Country Park (23 hectares) is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Western Ave Medical Ctre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 190 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15). Built: 1991-1995 (14); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 2, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 3, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 4, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 5, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 6, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 8, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 9, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 10, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 11, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 12, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 14, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 15, Coleridge Close, Blacon
- 17, Coleridge Close, Blacon
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- UPTON DENE (Phase 3): Land off Upton Grange, Liverpool Road, Chester: up to 74 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH1 5XT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH1 5UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| CH1 5BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH1 5UF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH1 5UL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH1 5BD | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| CH1 5UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH1 5UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH1 5UL | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
| CH1 5XT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Police Headquarters Blacon | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Enterprise Car Parks - Mill@Upton Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blacon Crematorium GeniePoint | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Western Ave Medical Ctre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swettenham Chemists | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blacon Police Station | 190 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Chester Blacon Blacon A, Blacon Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Countess of Chester Country Park 23 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blacon Youth Village Play Area 1.7 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Cheyney Road Allotments 7,560 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grosvenor Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Dale | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Donkey Field | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Icehouse Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Viaduct Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dee Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Community Sports Hub CH1 5BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd CH1 4BE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Chester Hopscotch CH1 4BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkgate CH1 4BE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily CH1 5BB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Lauren court CH1 5US | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Theresas RC Primary CH1 5UU | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Avenue Services CH1 5UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing CH1 5UU | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (90); On or near Marlowe Close (45); On or near Palgrave Close (14); On or near Housman Close (10); On or near Coleridge Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- CH1 5XT: 17 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- CH1 5UE: 3 addresses of 37 in the postcode
- CH1 5BD: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- CH1 5UF: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- CH1 5UL: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Housman Close · Stearns Close · Wordsworth Crescent · Wordsworth Crescent · Blacon Avenue · Tennyson Walk · Wordsworth Mews · Palgrave Close · Tennyson Walk · Marlowe Close · Meynell Place · Keats Terrace
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.