CH3 5DA is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Spital in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH3 5DA offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00092394 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH3 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH3 5DA.
208
38
£ 40,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DA 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.
Area Character
CH3 5DA is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DA. The average age is 38.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DA has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Dee Banks School
Oldfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Holland And Barrett More1.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Primark0.9 km
- Shell Chester0.7 km
- Spencers0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.6 km
- Chester Court Hotel0.9 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.8 km
- Baytree Lodge0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Cross Foxes0.5 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
- Spital Vaults0.1 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Boughton Hall0.8 km
- Fork and Flavour0.7 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.2 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.3 km
- Koconut Grove0.6 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Burger nest0.9 km
- Fanny's0.3 km
- Karai Lounge1.0 km
- Takamee0.8 km
- The Caspian0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.6 km
- Bache2.2 km
- Capenhurst8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lock Vaults PH0.1 km
- Charterhall Drive0.1 km
- St Paul's Church0.2 km
- St Paul's Church0.2 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DA · Data under Open Government Licence