Quality of Life

To live and work in Chester is a truly pleasurable experience. The quality of commercial, family and social life is quite exceptional and has been a major influential factor for companies locating and expanding here.

First impressions of Chester convey a powerful image of a beautiful, historic walled city, surrounded by superb Cheshire countryside. A majestic Cathedral dating back to 958AD, the unique Rows two tiered galleries of specialist shops, cafes, hotels and department stores; Chester offers all the benefits of a major international tourist centre.

However, you will also quickly become aware of a buoyant, vibrant business centre combining all the advantages of city life with some of the best housing, education and leisure facilities in the UK.

Chester's reputation as one of the North West's most desirable residential areas is well founded with a variety of property. Historic town houses and terraces, modern family homes and new executive housing, further complemented by a superb choice of countryside and village properties.

With fast, trouble-free commuting, you can be home in time to relax or enjoy the many recreational activities on offer at the end of a working day: 8 golf courses, the River Dee and Estuary, Chester Zoo, the country's oldest racecourse and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities available on your doorstep. Chester's theatres and cinemas, complemented by additional activities and events which take place close by in Liverpool and Manchester, further support a well-deserved reputation as a cultural and arts centre in the region.

Chester is within easy reach of the Cheshire Plains, Peak District, Lake District and the Welsh mountains and coast.

There is a wide choice of schools in the state and private sectors, with a high standard of educational achievement. Chester also boasts 3 colleges of further and higher education and training and has easy access to the 5 major universities in Manchester, Salford and Liverpool.

The region is renowned worldwide for its excellent healthcare facilities through both the National Health Service and private sector. Two major hospitals service Chester, supported by a range of outstanding care facilities.