Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FILKINS LANE, CH3 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FILKINS LANE, CH3 5BG.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH3 5BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH3 5BG's 66% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

home £390,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH3 5BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Filkins Lane, 0.3km from Tarvin Bridge in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00092733 (shared with 13 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 5BG. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 386,000

72 sales · Mean £ 367,402

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

CH3 5BG has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.2 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils0.5 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils0.7 km
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.9 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.0 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Little Oak0.9 km
  • Spital Vaults0.7 km
  • Little Oak0.9 km
  • The Cherry Orchard0.3 km
  • The Mount Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Fenix Cafe0.7 km
  • Twirl Of Hay0.7 km
  • Around the Table0.1 km
  • Campbell Hall Homeless Drop In0.7 km
  • Soul Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar0.8 km
  • Sea Breeze0.2 km
  • Sun Do0.5 km
  • Fat Boys Kebab0.3 km
  • Fanny's0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • Chester Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.4 km
  • Bache2.9 km
  • Capenhurst9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Peacock0.1 km
  • The Peacock0.1 km
  • The Peacock0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km