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Chester
City in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Overview
Chester blends rich Roman and medieval history with modern amenities, offering cobbled streets, ancient city walls, and lively local life. Its compact city centre makes it easy to explore museums, shops, and the famed Chester Cathedral. Visitors will appreciate the picturesque riverside walks and charming independent businesses.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Population
87,507
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.19°, -2.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,723
Local Cost
$1,502
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
913 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
198
Coworking
0
Cafes
72
Nightlife
98
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CEG
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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