CH3 5BB is an active urban area on Russell Street, 0.1km from Bars, The in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 37.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00092393 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL STREET, CH3 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL STREET, CH3 5BB.
376
44
£ 40,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH3 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £125k. Property prices are trending down 37.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5BB. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 128,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH3 5BB are high at 203 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.
school Local Schools
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park High School
Chester International School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Newton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Gerrards0.8 km
- Hoole Food Market0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Chester Beer & Wine0.8 km
- Francis Thomas0.8 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
190 nearby- Bromfield Arms (Chester)0.7 km
- Chatwins0.8 km
- Pacinos Trattoire0.6 km
- Bowling Green Court0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 185 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- City Kebab And Pizza House0.4 km
- Kens kitchen0.4 km
- Cactus Drink Well0.7 km
- Chester Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Ba-Ba Guest House0.9 km
- Bawn Lodge0.7 km
- Glen Garth0.9 km
- Moxy Chester0.1 km
- Stone Villa0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Boot Inn0.7 km
- Cestrian Lodge0.4 km
- Egerton Arms0.5 km
- Red Door0.5 km
- Rosies0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Spice Of Asia0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.4 km
- Bache2.0 km
- Capenhurst8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Canal Bridge0.1 km
- Canal Bridge0.1 km
- Steam Mill Street0.1 km
- The Bars0.2 km
- Foregate Street Stop HH0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BB · Data under Open Government Licence