Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BECKETTS LANE, CH3 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETTS LANE, CH3 5BU.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH3 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH3 5BU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£221k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £221k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CH3 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Becketts Lane, 0.2km from Boughton Heath in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For serious buyers, CH3 5BU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00092402 (shared with 10 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 5BU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,000

2 sales · Mean £ 159,000

Semi-Detached

£ 271,250

2 sales · Mean £ 271,250

Detached

£ 269,000

2 sales · Mean £ 269,000

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

CH3 5BU has low crime rates — 28 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary11
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils0.2 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils0.2 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.6 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.2 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Boughton Hall0.5 km
  • Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.7 km
  • The Fenix Cafe0.8 km
  • The Peacock0.4 km
  • Around the Table0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fanny's0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Sea Breeze0.4 km
  • Sun Do0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Shell Chester0.7 km
  • Spencers0.4 km
  • AK Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Co-Op Food0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Little Oak1.0 km
  • Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Spital Vaults0.8 km
  • Little Oak1.0 km
  • The Cherry Orchard0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.6 km
  • Bache3.2 km
  • Capenhurst9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • D & R Furniture0.0 km
  • Heath Lane0.1 km
  • Heather Court0.1 km
  • Beckett's Lane0.2 km
  • Beckett's Lane0.2 km