Lancaster Square, Chester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH1 1SF.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Lancaster Square, Chester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £269,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £305,325. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lancaster Square range from £250,000 to £515,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.
House prices on Lancaster Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lancaster Square 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: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £305,325 | 26 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Lancaster Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 26 Feb 2026 | £269,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 19 Mar 2024 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 3 Apr 2023 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 2 Dec 2021 | £310,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 30 Sep 2021 | £252,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 16 Jul 2021 | £250,250 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 4 Jun 2021 | £257,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 3 Jun 2021 | £250,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 7 Apr 2021 | £250,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 1 May 2020 | £515,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 11 Apr 2018 | £325,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Lancaster Square CH1 1SF | 4 Aug 2017 | £330,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Lancaster Square | £250,000 (Apr 2021) → £269,000 (Feb 2026) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 4, Lancaster Square | £252,000 (Sep 2021) → £250,000 (Mar 2024) | -1% over 2 yrs |
| 7, Lancaster Square | £515,000 (May 2020) → £450,000 (Apr 2023) | -13% over 3 yrs |
| 3, Lancaster Square | £330,000 (Aug 2017) → £325,000 (Apr 2018) → £257,000 (Jun 2021) | -22% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lancaster Square
Crime
433 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lancaster Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 167 |
| Public order | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lancaster Square is in or near 5 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
- Tidal River Dee at Chester Flood alert area
- River Dee catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester Flood alert area
- Tidal River Dee from Grosvenor Bridge to the Groves 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 Lancaster Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 128 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Queen's Park High School 792 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chester International School 229 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Queen's School 382 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Catholic High School, Chester 797 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School 447 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 369 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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
- Chester station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Bache station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Capenhurst station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Park & Ride (Stand M, Pepper Street) 1 min walk
- Pepper Street (Stand Z, Pepper Street) 1 min walk
- Lower Bridge Street (Stand Y, Lower Bridge Street) 1 min walk
- Ye Olde Kings Head (o/s, Lower Bridge Street) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Handbridge Med.ctr.
Greenway Street, Handbridge, Chester · 0.3 mi - City Walls Medical Centre
St. Martins Way, Chester · 0.4 mi - St Werburgh's Medical Practice Homeless
2A George Street, Chester · 0.4 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
2Nd Fl, Fountains Health, Chester · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Chester Pepper St Express · 0.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Chester · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chester Northgate Express · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Handbridge Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Handbridge Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Oasis Dental Care · 0.1 mi
- White Friars House Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- 12 White Friars Dental Clinic · 0.1 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 41.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 678 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 6.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,214 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 88% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 88% | 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 Lancaster Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.2% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.8% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.7% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.1% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 51.9% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.9% | 40.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.5% | 16.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 13.7% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.9% | 10.5% |
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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Cheshire West and Chester Band D is £2,517 a year (Band A £1,678). See every band.
Estate agents near Lancaster Square
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- Belvoir 0.1 mi
- Beresford Adams 0.1 mi
- Jordan & Halstead 0.1 mi
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