Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Chester's residential market is active and moderately priced, with over 11,000 sales recorded across five years. The mean price sits at £311,782, though the median of £265,000 reflects a wider spread of properties at lower values. Recent sales average around £308,000, suggesting the market has stabilised after peaks in 2024.
Property Types and Price Differences — Semi-detached homes dominate the market by volume (3,702 sales) and average £283,064, while detached properties command significantly higher prices at £453,745—roughly 60% more expensive. Terraced houses and flats cluster at the lower end, averaging £240,229 and £196,193 respectively, making flats the most affordable option and reflecting their smaller scale and appeal to different buyer groups.
Price Trends Over Time — The market has grown 12.3% over five years, though the trajectory shows volatility rather than steady appreciation. Prices climbed sharply from 2022 to 2024, peaking at £326,639, before retreating to £308,056 in the latest data—still substantially higher than 2021 levels of £289,596.
What Stands Out — Semi-detached homes form the backbone of the market, accounting for one-third of all sales, while the price gap between detached and terraced properties is striking at over £213,000. The recent price correction from 2024 peaks deserves attention for anyone monitoring market momentum.
Blue bars: average sold price each year. – – official HM Land Registry price trend (mix-adjusted), aligned to this area.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ffordd Glynne | 58 | £313,436 |
| Saddlery Way | 57 | £151,956 |
| Whitchurch Road | 57 | £411,923 |
| Chester Road | 56 | £346,558 |
| Filkins Lane | 54 | £336,481 |
| Egerton Street | 53 | £168,262 |
| High Street | 50 | £278,662 |
| Westminster Road | 49 | £214,180 |
| Long Lane | 49 | £277,495 |
| Roman Crescent | 44 | £446,072 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 Larchfields | CH1 6BU | £275,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 55 Weston Grove | CH2 1QH | £365,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 20, KINGSWOOD Kingsway | CH2 2FF | £115,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 24 Marlow Avenue | CH2 1NQ | £295,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 15 Makepeace Close | CH3 5LU | £245,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 3 Marlow Avenue | CH2 1NQ | £290,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 61 Sussex Road | CH2 2LG | £250,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 34 Salmon Leap | CH4 7JJ | £375,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 49 Eaton Mews | CH4 7EJ | £285,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 5 Willowherb Close | CH3 6SA | £437,000 | Detached |
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Yes. The average property price in Chester has increased by 12% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £311,782 and the median at £265,000.
The mean average property price in Chester is £311,782 based on 11,108 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £265,000.
The most expensive property type in Chester is detached homes, averaging £453,745. The most affordable is flats, averaging £196,193. There have been 11,108 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 11,108 property sales recorded in Chester over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Ffordd Glynne with 58 sales.
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