Area Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CH3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH3 postcode area.

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Population

36,641

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,867 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH3 spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.

home £329,329 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH3 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester, North West, covering 1100 active and 210 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CH3 (24%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CH3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CH3 are around £329k, down 15.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across CH3 is moderate at 106 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1710
Public order448
Anti-social behaviour390
Other theft312
Criminal damage and arson292

school Local Schools

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Huntington Community Primary School

Good388 pupils
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Waverton Community Primary School

Good195 pupils
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Farndon Primary School

Good291 pupils
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Tattenhall Park Primary School

Good260 pupils
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Ashton Hayes Primary School

Good137 pupils
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Christleton Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mercure Chester Abbots Well
  • Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort And Spa
  • Ford Farm B & B
  • Golborne Manor
  • Moxy Chester
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Co-Op Food
  • Spar
  • Spencers
  • SHELL CHESTER
  • Tattenhall Recreation Club
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Chester Rugby FC
  • Cross Foxes
  • Indie Hops
  • Little Oak
  • Pryors Hayes Golf Club
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Artichoke
  • Athlete Fuel Cafe
  • Barrowmore House
  • Bluebell Cafe
  • Cafe on the Cobbles
  • + 62 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Kim At The Letters Inn
  • King Louis
  • Lipss
  • No3 fish and chips
  • On A Roll
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-Op
  • Country Stores
  • Sainsbury
  • Waitrose