About CH1 5LD
CH1 5LD scores 55/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Asda Chester Greyhound Park Superstore about 6 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CH1 5LD is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,325 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Highfield Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WESTERN AVE MEDICAL CTRE, about 9 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near CH1 5LD. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 30 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 16 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 14.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (1.3 ha), within a short walk.
There are 32 supermarkets in the wider area, including Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Spar and others. The nearest is Asda Chester Greyhound Park Superstore, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 10 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore CH1 5LD on NestScope.