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.
CH3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH3 postcode area.
36,641
44
£ 45,867 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Huntington Community Primary School
Waverton Community Primary School
Farndon Primary School
Tattenhall Park Primary School
Ashton Hayes Primary School
Christleton Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Oldfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Co-Op Food
- Spar
- Spencers
- SHELL CHESTER
- Tattenhall Recreation Club
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Waverton Village Hall
- Chester Rugby FC
- Cross Foxes
- Indie Hops
- Little Oak
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op
- Co-Op
- Country Stores
- Sainsbury
- Waitrose
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Artichoke
- Athlete Fuel Cafe
- Barrowmore House
- Bluebell Cafe
- Cafe on the Cobbles
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Barnhills Of Broxton
- Chicoland
- Eggbridge Rolls
- Fanny's
- Fat Boys Kebab
- + 17 more
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