Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

STEAM MILL STREET, CH3 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEAM MILL STREET, CH3 5AD.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH3 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CH3 5AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £187k. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH3 5AD is an active urban area on Steam Mill Street, 0.1km from Bars, The in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

Day-to-day life in CH3 5AD has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00092393 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5AD. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 187,500

10 sales · Mean £ 190,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CH3 5AD are high at 199 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences345
Shoplifting167
Public order127
Drugs81
Anti-social behaviour79

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils1.1 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.4 km
  • Kiosk No 20.7 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Primark0.4 km
  • Upton Pavilion0.8 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.3 km
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.9 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.5 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.1 km
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.8 km
  • Off The Wall0.6 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.4 km
  • Revolution Bar0.2 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Bean and Cole0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Chatwins0.8 km
  • Chez Jules0.8 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.8 km
  • + 181 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Adams Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Burger nest0.5 km
  • Fanny's0.8 km
  • Forty Six0.9 km
  • Jaunty Goat Coffee0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.7 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.5 km
  • Bache2.0 km
  • Capenhurst8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Steam Mill Street0.0 km
  • Canal Bridge0.1 km
  • Canal Bridge0.1 km
  • The Bars0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km