Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

SANDOWN TERRACE, CH3 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDOWN TERRACE, CH3 5BN.

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Population

161

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH3 5BN 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH3 5BN combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£837k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £837k.

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

CH3 5BN is a mixed residential area on Sandown Terrace, 0.2km from Dee Hills Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £837k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00168836 (shared with 11 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 5BN. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Terraced

£ 1,355,304

1 sales · Mean £ 1,355,304

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

Crime around CH3 5BN is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences154
Public order38
Anti-social behaviour28
Drugs24
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.8 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.1 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.7 km
  • Kiosk No 20.8 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Primark0.7 km
  • Shell Chester0.9 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.7 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.8 km
  • Quarterz Limited0.5 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.3 km
  • Off The Wall0.9 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.7 km
  • Revolution Bar0.5 km
  • Spital Vaults0.3 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Bean and Cole0.9 km
  • Boughton Hall1.0 km
  • Fork and Flavour0.5 km
  • Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.4 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Burger nest0.8 km
  • Fanny's0.4 km
  • Karai Lounge0.8 km
  • Takamee0.5 km
  • The Caspian0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.6 km
  • Bache2.2 km
  • Capenhurst8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • St Paul's Church0.2 km
  • Lock Vaults PH0.3 km
  • St Paul's Church0.3 km