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.
FILKINS LANE, CH3 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FILKINS LANE, CH3 5BG.
405
50
£ 47,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Grove Primary School
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Oldfield Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Dee Banks School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CH35BG · Data under Open Government Licence