Vicars Cross is a multi-generational community and includes Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross Library (both of which are located on Green Lane), The United Reformed Church, Vicars Cross Community Centre and the Cestrian Scout Headquarters (both of which are located within Thackeray Park and Field) and a local pub called The Centurion. Recreational open spaces include Thackeray Park and Field (which consists of a large playing field, a playground and houses the Cestrian Scout Headquarters), Queens Road Park (including Josh's Jumps Bike Track, a playground and football court), Melrose Park (includes a playground) and Dulverton Avenue Park.
There are 3 commercial areas located at Green Lane, Queens Road and Tarvin Road (A51). These areas offer facilities such as convenience stores, restaurants and more. Vicars Cross also has close links to other major road systems such as the M53 motorway.
There are also many community groups including the Women's Guild and Women's Institute, a parent and toddler group, The Royal Society, Cestrian Scouts, Cestrian Rangers, Vicars Cross Residents, Vicars Cross Dynamos (Football Club) and Chester Rugby Union Football Club, part of which is located in Piper's Ash and Guilden Sutton.