Welsh Road Belgrave, Cheshire West and Chester
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (CH4), about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) long. USRN 6903286.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 5 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 E; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester, about 6.5 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lache Health Centre, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £309,000 | £309,000 | £309,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £735,000 | £735,000 | £735,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2016 | 2 | £695,000 | £600,000 | £790,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £201,500 | £183,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £195,500 | £81,000 | £310,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | AVON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 4, WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGES CH4 9LF | Terraced | £309,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | BALDERTON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Detached | £735,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | THE HOLDING CH4 9LF | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2019 | OAKWELL CH4 9LF | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | AVON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | BALDERTON HOUSE CH4 9LF | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | BALDERTON SAW MILLS CH4 9LF | Other | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Apr 2016 | WOODSIDE CH4 9LF | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2014 | 6, WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGES CH4 9LF | Terraced | £183,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2014 | AVON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2003 | BALDERTON LODGE CH4 9LF | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | AVON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | BALDERTON COTTAGE CH4 9LF | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 4, WHEELWRIGHTS COTTAGES CH4 9LF | Terraced | £68,000 |
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 E (27% of about 1,720 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH4 9NG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| CH4 9DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CH4 9LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 6 m and 10 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH4 9DF | 89% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CH4 9LF | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| CH4 9NG | 88% | 46% | 46% | 6% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Bache 495,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Hope (Flintshire) 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grosvenor Garden Centre Belgrave | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chester Bus Interchange | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 21.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lache Health Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Speeds Healthcare | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Art Of Dental Care | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Chester Town Hall Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Westminster Park - Chester, Westminister Park Estate Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,820 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.8 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Belgrave moated site and medieval garden, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrave moated site and medieval garden | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Eaton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Kennel Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Johnson's Rough | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Bretton Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 15 |
13 of the street's 15 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (north-wales).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- CH4 9NG: 10 addresses of 88 in the postcode
- CH4 9DF: 3 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CH4 9LF: 2 addresses of 45 in the postcode
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.