Station View Chester
1 address across 1 postcode (CH2), about 10 m long. USRN 6902638.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Richmond House Garden, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Boughton Medical Group, about 240 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2012 | 8 CH2 3DT | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2002 | 6 CH2 3DT | Terraced | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (48% of about 1,140 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)
- Charterhall House, Charterhall Drive, Chester, CH88 3AN: up to 176 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Land at Charterhall Drive, Chester: up to 56 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Land at Premier House (Phases 8 and 9), Charterhall Drive, Chester: up to 133 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Land off Lightfoot Street, Hoole Road (Lightfoot Street East), Hoole: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- 57 Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5DY: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- The Cloud, 10 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5BH: up to 8 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Lightfoot Street, Hoole Road (Lightfoot Street West), Hoole: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former car sales garage, land at Hoole Bridge, Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (740 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 address is about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH2 3DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Capenhurst 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lock Vaults PH Hoole | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa Parking | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boughton Medical Group | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boughton Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Countess Of Chester Hospital (Coc NHS Trust) | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Chester Boughton Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Richmond House Garden 640 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Grosvenor Park 5.9 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Grove Play Area 3,740 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Hoole Allotments 5.0 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m south. 144 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south |
| Chester Leadworks and Shot Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m west |
| Chester Railway Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| 6-11, Grosvenor Park Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| St John's Church (ruined portions) | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Roman amphitheatre (southern part) | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Abbey Green Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Overleigh Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 330 m south |
| Donkey Field | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Gamon's Rough | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Bellevue Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| The Dale | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Sealion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | 800 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 |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester International School | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Vaults CH2 3DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Elite Bistro Events / Ushers Bakehouse CH2 3AD | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| St Werburghs And St Columbas Catholic Primary School CH2 3AD | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Out Of School Club St Werburghs & St Columbas CH2 3AD | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Grosvenor Villas CH2 3AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Crafty snacks uk CH3 5BH | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Best friends day nursery Chester Ltd CH2 3AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Little Oak CH3 5BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Soul Kitchen CH3 5BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Campbell Hall Homeless Drop In CH3 5BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| The Fenix Cafe CH3 5BR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Second Bite / Soul Kitchen Chester / Soul in a Bowl CH3 5UD | School/college/university | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Evans Cycles CH3 5AF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Factr Ltd CH3 5BS | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Ginger Monkey Play Limited CH3 5UF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Station View (13); On or near Edge Grove (9); On or near Watertower View (7); On or near Wharton Court (5); On or near Mount Place (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 3DT: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cross Street · Edge Grove · Spital Walk · Kimberley Terrace · Westminster Road · Hoole Lane · Charterhall Drive · Watertower View · Reservoir Terrace · Water Tower View · Alma Street · Mount Place
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.