Chester area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Chester start by searching our Chester area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Chester - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Known as a medieval city, Chester is situated on the River Dee in Cheshire near the Wales border. Many of the buildings are Victorian and the city boasts the most intact city wall remains in England. Chester is home to a population of 80,121 [1] and lies within the Chester District, which has a population of 118,210 [2] . Chester is known as the Cheshire districtâ~@~Ys retail capital and the economy constantly performs well at above the national and regional level.
Chesterâ~@~Ys climate is generally mild with winter temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Average winter temperatures range between 5ðC and 8ðC, and average daily summer temperatures range between 17ðC and 28ðC.
Central Chester is compact and easy to explore by foot and the surrounding areas are easily accessed by bus or train. Chester has a small airfield and there are also the nearby airports of Liverpool (28 miles) and Manchester (40 miles). Chesterâ~@~Ys main attractions include the City Zoo, the River Dee, Military museum, and Aquarium
Chester Property Market
The Chester property market varies depending on location. Property prices in Chester have been consistently on the increase and prices vary dramatically depending on location [3] . Properties overlooking the River Dee are generally very expensive and are the most highly regarded. Prices become more affordable as they move away from the city centre.
The suburb of Blacon outside of Chester was originally built to create additional housing during shortages of accommodation at the end of World War II. The rental market in Chester is strong especially around the university, which is located very close to the city centre.