Queensgate Chester
9 addresses across 1 postcode (CH1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6903452.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £585,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- 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 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Countess of Chester Country Park (23 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garden Lane Medical Ctr., about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 65% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £492,000 | £492,000 | £492,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £482,500 | £465,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £466,248 | £442,500 | £489,995 |
| 2006 | 4 | £451,248 | £385,000 | £475,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 1 CH1 4EG | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 6 CH1 4EG | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 8 CH1 4EG | Detached | £492,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 2 CH1 4EG | Detached | £418,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2020 | 4 CH1 4EG | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 11 May 2020 | 4 CH1 4EG | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2018 | 1 CH1 4EG | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2013 | 6 CH1 4EG | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2008 | 8 CH1 4EG | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jun 2007 | 4 CH1 4EG | Detached | £489,995 | |
| 15 Mar 2007 | 6 CH1 4EG | Detached | £442,500 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 3 CH1 4EG | Detached | £437,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 5 CH1 4EG | Detached | £464,995 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2006 | 2 CH1 4EG | Detached | £385,000 | New build. |
| 23 Oct 2006 | 1 CH1 4EG | Detached | £475,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 170 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 2003-2006 (4); 2007 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (33% of about 890 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 off Liverpool Road (Total Fitness site), Chester: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Land and buildings off Grange Road, Chester: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Trafford Street (rear of Somerset Street), Chester: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Garden Lane car park, Chester: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Trafford Street (rear of fire station), Chester: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Loves Garage, Garden Lane, Chester: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at St Anne Street, Trafford Street, Chester: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Flookersbrook (adj railway line), West Street, Hoole, Chester: up to 137 homes, not permissioned (920 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 30 September 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 9 addresses are between 13 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH1 4EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbots Park Chester | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Enterprise Car Parks - Mill@Upton Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Garden Lane Medical Ctr. | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Road (Dental Surgery) | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blacon Police Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Countess of Chester Country Park 23 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dicksons Drive Field 1.6 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheyney Road Allotments 7,560 m² | 390 m |
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*), 390 m south. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chester College Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south |
| Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Part of City Wall Between Morgans Mount and Northgate | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Northgate | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Abbey Green Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| St Nicholas' Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey Field | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Gorse Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Dale | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Mill View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokada Foods CH1 4AQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Learners Nursery CH2 1AW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Total Fitness | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Little Owl CH1 4DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| University Of Chester CH1 4BJ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| University Store CH1 4BJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Granola Kitchen CH1 4BJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Sam Joseph Chocolates CH1 4BJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| ROOT2GINGER CH1 4BJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Baked and Churned CH1 4BJ | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chunky Bakehouse CH1 4BJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fern Lodge CH2 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Stone House Residential Home CH1 4BR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Eversley CH2 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Bank (4); On or near Abbots Knoll (3); On or near Woodlands Avenue (2); On or near Downswood Court (2); On or near Queensgate (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 65% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- CH1 4EG: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abbots Park · Moss Bank · Abbots Knoll · Hayes Park · Downswood Court · Woodlands Avenue · South Bank · West Bank · Deanery Close · Parkgate Court · Exton Park · Deanery Close
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.