CH3 5DB is a safe, established residential area on Spital Walk, 0.0km from Spital 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00092394 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPITAL WALK, CH3 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPITAL WALK, CH3 5DB.
208
38
£ 40,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH3 5DB's 51% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 139,000
9 sales · Mean £ 141,733
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DB has low crime rates — 39 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
Cherry Grove Primary School
Hoole Church of England 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
36 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Primark1.0 km
- Shell Chester0.6 km
- Spencers0.5 km
- Chester Spice Market1.0 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.7 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.7 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.9 km
- Baytree Lodge1.0 km
- Quarterz Limited0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Cross Foxes0.5 km
- Olde Cottage Inn1.0 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
- Spital Vaults0.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Boughton Hall0.7 km
- Fork and Flavour0.8 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.3 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
- Koconut Grove0.6 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burger nest1.0 km
- Fanny's0.2 km
- Takamee0.8 km
- The Caspian0.7 km
- Upper Crust0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.9 km
- Spice Of Asia1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.7 km
- Bache2.3 km
- Capenhurst8.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Paul's Church0.1 km
- St Paul's Church0.1 km
- Lock Vaults PH0.2 km
- Charterhall Drive0.3 km
- Cotswald Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DB · Data under Open Government Licence