Hudson Close Chester
7 addresses across 1 postcode (CH2), about 50 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 8600568.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 Bache, about 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Countess of Chester Country Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upton Village Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £640,000 | £640,000 | £640,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £724,995 | £724,995 | £724,995 |
| 2018 | 6 | £499,995 | £399,995 | £499,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2024 | 5 CH2 1FF | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 4 CH2 1FF | Detached | £640,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2019 | 7 CH2 1FF | Detached | £724,995 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 4 CH2 1FF | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 3 CH2 1FF | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 1 CH2 1FF | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2018 | 2 CH2 1FF | Detached | £499,995 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 5 CH2 1FF | Detached | £404,995 | New build. |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 6 CH2 1FF | Detached | £399,995 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 7 CH2 1FF | Other | £850,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 7 CH2 1FF | Other | £750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 2018 (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (20% of about 740 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)
- Land and buildings off Grange Road, Chester: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Liverpool Road (Total Fitness site), Chester: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- UPTON DENE (Phase 3): Land off Upton Grange, Liverpool Road, Chester: up to 74 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Flookersbrook (adj railway line), West Street, Hoole, Chester: up to 137 homes, not permissioned (880 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 16 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH2 1FF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbot's Drive Chester | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Enterprise Car Parks - Mill@Upton Car Park | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upton Village Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Road (Dental Surgery) | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) | 370 m |
| Police station | Blacon Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Countess of Chester Country Park 23 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dicksons Drive Field 1.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,500 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chester College Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chester College Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Abbey Green Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| St Nicholas' Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey Field | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| The Dale | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton-by-Chester High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons CH2 1BT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Chester Liverpool Road CH2 1BT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Mill At Upton CH2 1AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Fern Lodge CH2 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Eversley CH2 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Bache PO And Newsagent CH2 1BS | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| The Bears Paw CH2 2BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool CH2 1BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust CH2 1UL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Essentials CH2 1UL | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust -Wards CH2 1UL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| St Cyril's Rehabilitation Service CH2 1UL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital CH2 1UL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Marks & Spencers CH2 1UL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Little Owl CH1 4DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A5116 (12); On or near Countess Way (3); On or near Gawer Park (2); On or near Gilwern Close (2); On or near Abbot'S Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 9 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
- CH2 1FF: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abbot's Drive · Countess Way · Valley Drive · Garth Drive · Liverpool Road · Countess Way · Gilwern Close · Lumley Road · Ormonde Road · Bache Hall Court · Gawer Park · Downswood Drive
All the streets in CH2 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.