Denson Court, Backford, Chester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH1 6QH.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Denson Court, Backford, Chester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £189,980. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 56% semi-detached, 44% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Denson Court range from £132,000 to £254,950. 30% of homes sold here were freehold and 70% leasehold.
House prices on Denson Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Denson Court has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 30% freehold and 70% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £189,980 | 23 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 4 | £145,750 | 18 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Denson Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 23 May 2024 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 18 Jun 2021 | £175,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 2, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 18 Oct 2019 | £252,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 7 Sep 2018 | £254,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 20 Apr 2018 | £132,000 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 16, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 12 Apr 2018 | £144,000 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 17, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 12 Apr 2018 | £140,000 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 14, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 6 Apr 2018 | £132,000 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 15, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 5 Apr 2018 | £132,000 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 9, Denson Court CH1 6QH | 23 Mar 2018 | £407,600 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Denson Court | £140,000 (Apr 2018) → £170,000 (May 2024) | +21% over 6 yrs |
| 16, Denson Court | £144,000 (Apr 2018) → £175,000 (Jun 2021) | +22% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Denson Court
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Denson Court in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Denson Court is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Dee in England at Northern Embankment, Chester Flood alert area
- Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester Flood alert area
- River Dee catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester Flood alert area
- Irish Sea and Mersey estuary from the Head of the Wirral to Runcorn Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Denson Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School 102 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Whitby High School 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Acresfield Academy 248 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School 323 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 533 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Oaks Community Primary School 172 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Capenhurst station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Bache station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Ellesmere Port station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church Lane (opp, Liverpool Road) 4 min walk
- Church Lane (cnr, Liverpool Road) 4 min walk
- Station Road (cnr, Liverpool Road) 7 min walk
- Gordon Lane (opp, Whitby Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitby Health Partnership
114 Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port · 1.9 mi - Hope Farm Medical Centre
Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port · 1.9 mi - Upton Village Surgery
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester · 2.0 mi - Old Hall Surgery
24-26 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Chester · 1.1 mi
- Costco Costco Chester · 1.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Cheshire Oaks · 1.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Upton · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Fittleworth Medical Limited · 1.3 mi
- Boots · 1.8 mi
- Harrison Healthcare Centre · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Chester Dental Centre · 1.1 mi
- Portman Healthcare Ltd - Ellesmere Port · 2.4 mi
- Cheshire Dental · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 833 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,768 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire West and Chester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Denson Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.7% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.8% | 17.8% |
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.3% | 32% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.4% | 40.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.8% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 16.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire West and Chester.
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