Coppins Close Chester
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH3), about 30 m long. USRN 6900434.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £318,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 C; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 340 m away, and Alexandra Park (2.8 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heath Lane Medical Centre, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 9 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £318,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2023 | 8 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2020 | 9 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 5 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 5 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 14 May 2015 | 4 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 9 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2011 | 5 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 4 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2002 | 9 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 10 May 2000 | 9 CH3 5JN | Semi-detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 C (77% of about 610 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)
- 57 Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5DY: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Charterhall House, Charterhall Drive, Chester, CH88 3AN: up to 176 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Lightfoot Street, Hoole Road (Lightfoot Street East), Hoole: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Charterhall Drive, Chester: up to 56 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Premier House (Phases 8 and 9), Charterhall Drive, Chester: up to 133 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 5JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH3 5JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 5JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CH3 5JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barkhill Road/Cowdor Drive Vicars Cross | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa Parking | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Lane Medical Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vicars Cross Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vicars Cross Dental Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chester Convenience Store | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,510 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 2.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hoole Lane Play Area 1,940 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Grove Play Area 3,740 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hoole Allotments 5.0 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 45 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Part of a Roman camp at Hoole 200m south of Hoole Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| St John's Church (ruined portions) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Roman amphitheatre (southern part) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Rowton Heath 1645 | Registered battlefield | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Donkey Field | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Bellevue Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| The Dale | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester International School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Shop CH3 5HB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd CH3 5NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Home Bargains CH3 5NA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| The bridge inn CH3 5EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| FOUR AMIIGO LTD CH3 5EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Cherry Grove Primary School CH3 5EG | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Kids Planet Day Nursery, Cherry Grove CH3 5EG | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Cherry Grove Primary School CH3 5EG | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Melrose Avenue (8); On or near Glamis Close (7); On or near Coppins Close (4); On or near Kirkwood Close (3); On or near Cawdor Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- Food hygiene ratings FOUR AMIIGO LTD (takeaway/sandwich shop, CH3 5EF) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lancaster Drive · Buckingham Avenue · Glamis Close · Stirling Close · Clarence Avenue · Craithie Road · Sandringham Avenue · Elgin Close · Holyrood Way · Kirkwood Close · Shed Lane · Ettrick Park
All the streets in CH3 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.