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Commercial Property in Chester (CH1)

There are 2,864 commercial properties recorded in the CH1 postcode district. Below is an overview of sizes, rateable values, and a sample of units — plus tools to search by size and assess any site.

2,864
Commercial units
3,295
Avg size (sq ft)
9–444,743
Size range (sq ft)
£42,630
Avg rateable value

About commercial property in Chester (CH1)

The CH1 district contains 2,864 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 2,613 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 9 sq ft up to 444,743 sq ft, with an average of about 3,295 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £8,510,000, averaging £42,630.

If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Chester (CH1), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.

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Sample of commercial units in Chester (CH1)

PropertyTypePostcodeSizeRateable value
URENCO CHEMPLANTS LTD CAPENHURST WORKS, CAPENHURST LANE, CAPENHURST, CHESTER nuclear reprocessing works and premises CH1 6ER — £8,510,000
URENCO UK LTD CAPENHURST WORKS, CAPENHURST LANE, CAPENHURST, CHESTER works and premises CH1 6ER — £5,080,000
CAPENHURST WORKS, CAPENHURST LANE, CAPENHURST, CHESTER electricity hereditament and premises CH1 6ER — £1,490,000
CHESTER COLLEGE, CHEYNEY ROAD, CHESTER university and premises CH1 4BJ — £1,390,000
UNIT 33 GREYHOUND RETAIL PARK, GREYHOUND PARK ROAD, CHESTER superstore and premises CH1 4QG 76,574 sq ft £1,290,000
CAR PARK 1, HUNTER STREET, CHESTER car park and premises CH1 2AR 8,611 sq ft £1,260,000
B AND Q, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4LS 154,279 sq ft £1,230,000
COSTCO WHOLESALE, DUNKIRK TRADING ESTATE, CHESTERGATES, DUNKIRK, CHESTER warehouse and premises CH1 6LT 130,702 sq ft £1,130,000
40-44, FRODSHAM STREET, CHESTER superstore and premises CH1 3JS 76,170 sq ft £1,030,000
CHESTER WEST EMPLOYMENT PARK, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER postal sorting office and premises CH1 4LQ 187,686 sq ft £990,000
STORYHOUSE, HUNTER STREET, CHESTER community arts and library centre and premises CH1 2AR — £950,000
CHESTER RACECOURSE, WATERGATE SQUARE, CHESTER horse racecourse and premises CH1 2LY — £850,000
MARKET CAR PARK, PRINCESS STREET, CHESTER car park and premises CH1 2BB 7,050 sq ft £810,000
TESCO, HARTFORD WAY, CHESTER superstore and premises CH1 4NT 48,519 sq ft £785,000
INCHCAPE JAGUAR LAND ROVER CHESTER, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER car showroom and premises CH1 4LD 63,771 sq ft £780,000
CROWNE PLAZA CHESTER, TRINITY STREET, CHESTER hotel and premises CH1 2BD — £671,000
SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER sewage treatment works and premises CH1 4LD — £650,000
STOKERS LTD, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4LT 51,904 sq ft £635,000
BOOKER CASH & CARRY, CHESTER GATES ESTATE, DUNKIRK, CHESTER wholesale warehouse and premises CH1 6LT 103,490 sq ft £635,000
UNITS 5B & 6 CHESTER RETAIL PARK, OLD SEALS WAY, CHESTER bowling alley & premises CH1 4RY 34,311 sq ft £585,000
UNIT 4, MATRIX COURT, SOVEREIGN WAY, CHESTER WEST EMPLOYMENT PARK, CHESTER warehouse and premises CH1 4QX 103,029 sq ft £555,000
20-26, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER shop and premises CH1 1HA 126,673 sq ft £550,000
RIVERSIDE, CASTLE DRIVE, CHESTER university and premises CH1 1SL — £520,000
UNIT 3, DEVA RETAIL CENTRE, STENDALL ROAD, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 1AY 41,704 sq ft £520,000
52-60, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER shop and premises CH1 1HA 64,127 sq ft £492,500
20-24, CITY ROAD, CHESTER hotel and premises CH1 3AE — £488,000
INCHCAPE VW, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER car showroom and premises CH1 4LD 47,657 sq ft £475,000
UNIT 3, GREYHOUND PARK ROAD, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4QG 31,174 sq ft £457,500
TOWN HALL, NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER offices and premises CH1 2HJ 76,136 sq ft £455,000
NATIONAL CAR PARKS LTD, NEWGATE STREET, CHESTER car park and premises CH1 1DE 4,327 sq ft £447,500
47-55, FOREGATE STREET, CHESTER shop and premises CH1 1NA 65,046 sq ft £445,000
UNIT 1, OLD SEALS WAY, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4DA 33,336 sq ft £442,500
CALDER INDUSTRIAL METALS LTD, JUPITER DRIVE, CHESTER WEST EMPLOYMENT PARK, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER factory and premises CH1 4EX 80,570 sq ft £440,000
CHESTER CROWN COURT, THE CASTLE, GROSVENOR STREET, CHESTER law court and premises CH1 2AN — £437,500
56-58, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER hotel and premises CH1 1LT — £434,000
UNIT 7, OLD SEALS WAY, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4RY 38,136 sq ft £432,500
HEAD POST OFFICE, STATION ROAD, CHESTER post office sorting centre and premises CH1 6NT 77,489 sq ft £410,000
WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD, SEALAND ROAD, CHESTER retail warehouse and premises CH1 4LS 23,879 sq ft £387,500
GOLDSMITH HOUSE, HAMILTON PLACE, CHESTER offices and premises CH1 1SE 38,744 sq ft £385,000
UNIT 4, CAPENHURST TECHNOLOGY PARK, CAPENHURST LANE, CAPENHURST, CHESTER offices and premises CH1 6HE 53,211 sq ft £382,500

Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →