The Square Christleton, Cheshire West and Chester
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6901764.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 14, D: 4).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 3.0 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heath Lane Medical Centre, about 1.8 km away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); Flat (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (18); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15).
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 (22% of about 670 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: yes, Cheshire West and Chester.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- White Lane Depot, White Lane, Christleton: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (630 m)
- The Moorings, Rowton Bridge Road, Christleton, CH3 7AE: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (760 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 7AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CH3 7AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 38 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 7AH | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| CH3 7AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km | |
| Mouldsworth 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 19 within 800 m; nearest Village Hall Christleton | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 3.5 km |
| Car parks | Apcoa Parking | 2.2 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Retirement Villages - Boughton Heath Chester | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Heath Lane Medical Centre | 1.8 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Vicars Cross Pharmacy | 1.6 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Rock House Dental Practice | 310 m |
| Hospital | Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital | 4.1 km |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 3.8 km |
| Cash machines | MFG - Rowton, Rowton Cashzone | 1.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,420 m² | 1.7 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest King George's Field 4.3 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Boughton Heath Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.0 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dixon's Almshouses, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m east. 35 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m east |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south |
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| Roman camp at Stamford Lodge, 350m north west of Stamford Hollows Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km north-east |
| Battle of Rowton Heath 1645 | Registered battlefield | 3.2 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Wood | Wood | 1.8 km north |
| Gowy Gorse | Wood | 2.3 km north-east |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.3 km west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 3.0 km east |
| Waverton Gorse | Wood | 3.6 km south-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 27 |
3 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christleton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 510 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2.0 km | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Heath Lodge CH3 7AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| St James Christleton PCC CH3 7AS | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Ring O Bells CH3 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Christleton Newsagent And Stores CH3 7AS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2024 |
| Christleton Institute CH3 7AS | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Koow Coffee CH3 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Christleton Primary School CH3 7AY | School/college/university | 500 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| S4YC out of school club CH3 7AY | School/college/university | 500 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Walks (4); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near The Square (3); On or near Birch Heath Lane (1); On or near Little Heath (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
Church Walks · Little Heath · Little Mere · Little Heath Road · Village Road · Windmill Lane · Townsend Way · The Park · Hardwick Close · Plough Lane
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.