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Mortgages · Chester

Mortgages in Chester. The typical home needs £27,053 down.

The average home in Chester (the Cheshire West and Chester area) is £270,534 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, up 3.7% on a year earlier. With a 10% deposit of £27,053, you would borrow £243,481.

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Mortgages in Chester: a Homie illustration
  • £270,534average home, UK HPI
  • £27,05310% deposit
  • £54,107household income at 4.5× the loan
  • £0stamp duty for a first-time buyer
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The short answer

Mortgages in Chester, in 30 seconds

The price
The average home in Chester is £270,534.
The deposit
10% is £27,053. 5% deposit mortgages exist, but the rates are higher.
The income
Many lenders cap borrowing at around 4.5 times income, so a £243,481 loan needs roughly £54,107 a year, alone or jointly.
The advice
A free consultation with a specialist adviser looks at deals across the market for your own numbers.

Ten years of prices

Chester house prices since 2016

From £180,996 to £270,534. Up 20.7% over five years.

2016 2019 2022 2025 2026
Average price each year to August 2026, Cheshire West and Chester.

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How Chester compares with its neighbours

Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.

FAQ

Mortgages in Chester: your questions

How much deposit do I need to buy in Chester?

At the average price of £270,534, a 10% deposit is £27,053 and 5% is £13,527. A bigger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

What salary do I need for a mortgage in Chester?

With 10% down on the average home, the loan is £243,481. At 4.5 times income that means around £54,107 a year. Each lender sets its own limits, so treat this as a starting point.

Have Chester house prices gone up?

Over five years the average home is up 20.7%, and over the last year it is up 3.7%.

How do Chester house prices compare with nearby towns?

The average home in Chester is £270,534. It costs more in Congleton (£311,897). It costs less in Warrington (£259,224) and Widnes (£189,435).

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