Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

VICARS CROSS ROAD, CH3 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARS CROSS ROAD, CH3 5BW.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH3 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CH3 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Vicars Cross Road, 0.7km from Tarvin Bridge in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For serious buyers, CH3 5BW is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00092744 (shared with 9 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 5BW. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

CH3 5BW has low crime rates — 9 incidents 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 offences20
Public order6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils0.4 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils1.0 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils1.2 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils1.4 km
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Christleton Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ramsey's0.9 km
  • Around the Table0.8 km
  • Boughton Hall0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar0.4 km
  • Sun Do0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Queens Road Shop0.6 km
  • Chester Food and Wine0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chester Rugby FC0.6 km
  • Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester2.0 km
  • Bache3.3 km
  • Mouldsworth8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marbury Road0.1 km
  • Marbury Road0.1 km
  • Thackeray Drive0.3 km
  • Oldfield Drive0.3 km
  • Willoway Road0.3 km