Troopers Close Chester
30 addresses across 1 postcode (CH3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8600469.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £143,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 26, C: 1).
- 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 63% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heath Lane Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 | 3 | £143,000 | £122,500 | £187,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £150,075 | £140,000 | £173,850 |
| 2021 | 5 | £144,000 | £126,000 | £179,200 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,670 | £165,670 | £165,670 |
| 2019 | 1 | £178,750 | £178,750 | £178,750 |
| 2018 | 10 | £122,239 | £119,866 | £138,021 |
| 2017 | 17 | £145,600 | £142,100 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | 3 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 25 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2024 | 20 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £122,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2023 | 5 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 6 May 2022 | 27 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 22 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £150,150 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 2 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £173,850 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 19 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2021 | 25 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £144,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 18 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £179,200 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 28 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £126,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 23 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2021 | 26 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 15 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £165,670 | |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 12 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £178,750 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 27 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 25 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £119,866 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 19 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £121,310 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 22 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £131,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 28 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £125,024 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 20 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £119,866 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2018 | 23 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £125,024 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2018 | 24 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £121,310 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2018 | 21 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £123,167 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 26 CH3 7DX | Flat or maisonette | £138,021 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 9 CH3 7DX | Detached | £161,500 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 1 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 19 Jun 2017 | 2 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £142,100 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 4 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 3 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 6 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 5 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £142,100 | New build. |
| 8 May 2017 | 8 CH3 7DX | Semi-detached | £173,250 | New build. |
| 5 May 2017 | 7 CH3 7DX | Semi-detached | £173,250 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2017 | 10 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 11 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £171,500 | New build. |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 14 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £171,500 | New build. |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 12 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £168,000 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 18 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 15 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £145,600 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 16 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £142,100 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2017 | 17 CH3 7DX | Terraced | £142,100 | New build. |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 5 CH3 7DX | Other | £20,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, end-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 2016 (17); 2017 (9); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (27).
Each home's certificates and sales (26 addresses)
- 1 Troopers Close
- 2 Troopers Close
- 3 Troopers Close
- 4 Troopers Close
- 5 Troopers Close
- 6 Troopers Close
- 7 Troopers Close
- 8 Troopers Close
- 9 Troopers Close
- 10 Troopers Close
- 11 Troopers Close
- 12 Troopers Close
- 14 Troopers Close
- 15 Troopers Close
- 16 Troopers Close
- 17 Troopers Close
- 18 Troopers Close
- 19, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 20, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 21, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 22, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 23, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 24, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 26, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 27, Troopers Close, Christleton
- 28, Troopers Close, Christleton
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 km (0.6 miles)
- White Lane Depot, White Lane, Christleton: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- The Moorings, Rowton Bridge Road, Christleton, CH3 7AE: up to 7 homes, not 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 27 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 7DX | 100% | 74% | 63% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Mouldsworth 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Canal Bridge Christleton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Parking | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Retirement Villages - Boughton Heath Chester | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Lane Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heath Lane Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rock House Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Chester Convenience Store | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,420 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,150 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Field 4.3 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Boughton Heath Allotments 2.0 ha | 350 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Dixon's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Grosvenor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Battle of Rowton Heath 1645 | Registered battlefield | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bellevue Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Gowy Gorse | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Donkey Field | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Crook of Dee | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 12 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 27 |
30 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, 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 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee CH3 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Swannie's Kitchen CH3 6AE | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Christleton Primary School CH3 7AY | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| S4YC out of school club CH3 7AY | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Sage at Chester CH3 5EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Troopers Close (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 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 | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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
- CH3 7DX: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
White Lane · Townsend Way · Hardwick Close · Little Heath Road · Toll Bar Road · A55 · Townsend Way · Durban Avenue · Haslin Crescent · Faulkners 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 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.