Quarry Close Chester
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH4), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6901433.
- Sales: 76 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £150,750 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 11, E: 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 B; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 21% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Handbridge Med.ctr., about 290 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £150,750 | £136,500 | £161,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £135,000 | £110,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £153,250 | £151,500 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £133,650 | £133,500 | £133,800 |
| 2018 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 5 | £118,000 | £114,000 | £135,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | 32 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2025 | 35 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £136,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2025 | 26 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 5 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £161,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 23 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £146,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 36 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 35 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jan 2024 | 3 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2023 | 6 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 28 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £151,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2022 | 18 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Aug 2021 | 20 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 31 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 22 CH4 7LG | Semi-detached | £133,800 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 36 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £133,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 19 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 20 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2015 | 30 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2014 | 10 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2014 | 18 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 5 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £123,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 2014 | 33 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £114,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 34 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £116,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2012 | 19 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Dec 2011 | 14 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Sep 2011 | 15 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 13 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £109,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jul 2010 | 10 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 2009 | 32 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £122,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2009 | 12 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £77,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2008 | 24 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 28 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 21 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 5 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 14 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £124,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 33 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 35 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 27 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £114,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 30 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £119,999 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 29 CH4 7LG | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 22 CH4 7LG | Semi-detached | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 24 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2005 | 18 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2005 | 11 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £110,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2004 | 13 CH4 7LG | Terraced | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2004 | 27 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 27 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £82,950 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2003 | 19 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £75,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 22 CH4 7LG | Terraced | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 35 CH4 7LG | Flat or maisonette | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (30). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1950-1966 (7); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 10, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 12, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 15, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 18, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 19, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 20, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 22, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 24, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 28, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 30, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 32, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 34, Quarry Close, Handbridge
- 36, Quarry Close, Handbridge
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 B (51% of about 950 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 at the watertower off Eaton Mews, Handbridge: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Land to rear of 45-51 Percy Road / 15-17 Eaton Road, Handbridge: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Former car garage, Lower Bridge Street, Chester: up to 48 homes, pending decision (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Bollands Court, Commonhall Street, Chester: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 22 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NX: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 14 - 20 Watergate Street, Chester (within boundary of CHC/0008/H): up to 26 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- New Crane Street car park, Chester: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Linenhall car park, Stanley Street, Chester, CH1 2LR: up to 200 homes, permissioned (1 km (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
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 37 addresses are between 16 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH4 7LA | 100% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
| CH4 7LG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brown's Lane Handbridge | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Car Charge People | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Handbridge Med.ctr. | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Handbridge Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White Friars House Dental Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bt Kiosk O/s 42 Bridge Street- Chester | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Beeston View 1 and 2 2.2 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Overleigh Road Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 160 m west. 389 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 38 of them Grade I and 46 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 160 m west |
| Church of St Marys | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m north-east |
| Coplestone Memorial Overleigh New Cemetery | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south |
| Grosvenor Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m north-west |
| Part of City Wall From County Hall (Not Included) to Grosvenor Road | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north |
| Roman quarry including Edgar's Cave and the rock-cut figure of Minerva on Edgar's Field, 150m south west of Dee Bridge | Scheduled monument | 350 m north-east |
| Chester Castle (part) | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Dee Bridge | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Half Moon Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Crook of Dee | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| The Dale | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 37 |
16 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | 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 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Queen's Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 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 |
| Chester International School | Secondary | 14–19 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belgrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lache Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys CH4 7HL | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| The Catholic High School Chester CH4 7HS | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| HANDBRIDGE PUB CH4 7JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
| E W Edge And Son CH4 7JF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| South and West Cheshire College CH4 7ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| The Grosvenor Arms CH4 7JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Nuance Coffee Limited CH4 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| pickles CH4 7JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Asda Express Handbridge - Queens Park Road PFS CH4 7JF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Brown Sugar CH4 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Ship Inn CH4 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Exsqueeze Me CH4 7JE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Spoilt For Choice CH4 7JE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Riverside CH1 1SL | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Couper And Coulter CH4 7JE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Selsdon Court (22); On or near Overleigh Court (14); On or near Brown'S Lane (2); On or near Pyecroft Street (2); On or near Powell'S Orchard (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Powell's Orchard · Browns Lane · Brown's Lane · River Lane · Westminster Terrace · Hugh Street · Westminster Terrace · Hugh Street · Old Wrexham Road · Overleigh Court · Overleigh Road · Selsdon Court
All the streets in CH4 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.