Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Chester's market has seen steady activity over the past five years, with nearly 13,000 sales recorded. The median price of £260,000 sits notably below the mean of £330,273, indicating that a portion of higher-value sales pull the average upward. Recent activity shows signs of cooling, with the latest 12-month average dropping to £274,958 from the 2024 peak.
Property Types and Price Differences — Semi-detached homes form the largest segment and are priced around £280,000, while detached properties command significantly more at £452,000—roughly 1.6 times the semi-detached average. Terraced homes and flats occupy the lower end, averaging £235,000 and £191,000 respectively, creating a clear tiered structure across property types.
Price Trends Over Time — The market peaked in 2024 at £349,040 before declining 11% over the five-year period. The recent 12-month average of £274,958 represents a notable pullback from the 2023–2024 highs, though it remains above 2021 levels when adjusted for market movement.
What Stands Out — The price range is substantial, spanning from £157,000 to £700,000, suggesting Chester accommodates diverse buyer profiles. Semi-detached and terraced properties dominate sales volume, together accounting for roughly half of all transactions, while detached homes capture a disproportionate share of transaction value.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 71 | £561,023 |
| High Street | 69 | £257,532 |
| George Street | 63 | £80,242 |
| Saddlery Way | 62 | £151,862 |
| Whitchurch Road | 62 | £437,913 |
| Robinson Way | 62 | £231,048 |
| Egerton Street | 61 | £163,055 |
| Ffordd Glynne | 59 | £314,852 |
| Westminster Road | 57 | £221,155 |
| Filkins Lane | 56 | £337,232 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 24 Lache Hall Crescent | CH4 7NF | £307,250 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 4 Epsom Close | CH1 4PX | £270,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 7, MERTON HOUSE West Bank | CH1 4FA | £450,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 2 Darwen Drive | CH4 0PJ | £165,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 92 Darlington Crescent | CH1 6DB | £170,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 24 Quarry Hill | CH3 6NR | £287,500 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 12 Shot Tower Close | CH1 3BT | £157,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 80 Watergate Street | CH1 2LF | £700,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 11 Beaumaris Grove | CH1 5RG | £200,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 9 South Avenue | CH2 3PR | £238,000 | Semi-detached |
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Prices in Chester have decreased by 11% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £330,273 and the median is £260,000.
The mean average property price in Chester is £330,273 based on 12,854 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £260,000.
The most expensive property type in Chester is detached homes, averaging £452,268. The most affordable is flats, averaging £190,632. There have been 12,854 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 12,854 property sales recorded in Chester over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Chester Road with 71 sales.
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