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.
BECKETTS LANE, CH3 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKETTS LANE, CH3 5BU.
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41
£ 56,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Dee Banks School
Cherry Grove Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Oldfield Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CH35BU · Data under Open Government Licence