What's it like to live in Chester?
An overview of Chester around CH1 2HU — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.
Overall area score
32/ 100
Lower
A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.
How Chester scores
Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.
Schools
76/ 100
Excellent
Environment
44/ 100
Moderate
Health
9/ 100
Lower
What's around Chester
Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.
Schools
- Schools nearby20
- Rated Outstanding2
- Rated Good8
- Requires improvement1
- Closest: Abbey School for Exceptional Children · Not applicable
Health & NHS
- GP surgeries3nearest St Werburgh'S Medical Practice Homeless
- Dentists3nearest Delamere Street Dental Practice
- Pharmacies3nearest Superdrug Pharmacy
- Hospitals3nearest Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital
Getting around
- Bus stops1nearest Ince, Marsh Lane / Ince Square · 6.8 miles
- Train stations1nearest Hawarden Bridge · 6.1 miles
Everyday amenities
- Food shops4nearest Northgates by Fresh Pots Food House · 20 m
- Restaurants & cafés4nearest Cafe Gate · 20 m
- Pubs & bars4nearest JAX on the Square · 10 m
- Parks & green spaces6nearest King Charles Tower Garden · 210 m
- Banks & ATMs3nearest Barclays Branch Chester · 60 m
Local context
Environmental and civic details recorded for Chester in public datasets.
- Air quality
- Good
- Green space
- Low
- Ward
- Chester City & the Garden Quarter
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- MP
- Samantha Dixon
- Listed buildings within 500 m
- 371
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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around CH1 2HU. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.