Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

ALMA STREET, CH3 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA STREET, CH3 5DF.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH3 5DF 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH3 5DF'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 6.0% year-on-year.

home £159,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH3 5DF is a safe, established residential area on Alma Street, 0.1km 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00092394 (shared with 7 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 5DF. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 166,500

6 sales · Mean £ 168,416

Semi-Detached

£ 114,000

3 sales · Mean £ 136,833

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

CH3 5DF has low crime rates — 40 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 offences70
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.5 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.8 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils1.0 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils1.1 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.7 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.9 km
  • Baytree Lodge1.0 km
  • Quarterz Limited0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.5 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
  • Revolution Bar0.7 km
  • Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Spital Vaults0.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Boughton Hall0.8 km
  • Fork and Flavour0.7 km
  • Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
  • Koconut Grove0.6 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Burger nest0.9 km
  • Fanny's0.2 km
  • Karai Lounge1.0 km
  • Takamee0.7 km
  • The Caspian0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.9 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 Drive0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.3 km