Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LORD STREET, CH3 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORD STREET, CH3 5DL.

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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 5DL 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

CH3 5DL 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. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

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

CH3 5DL is a safe, established residential area on Lord Street, 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 5DL offers 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DL 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 5DL. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 224,000

3 sales · Mean £ 223,500

Terraced

£ 220,000

18 sales · Mean £ 227,522

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

CH3 5DL has low crime rates — 35 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 offences60
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson16
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 pupils0.4 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.6 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils0.9 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils1.0 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.1 km
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.8 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Lloyds Guest House1.0 km
  • Quarterz Limited0.7 km
  • Hamilton Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.6 km
  • Revolution Bar0.9 km
  • Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Spital Vaults0.1 km
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Boughton Hall0.7 km
  • Fork and Flavour0.8 km
  • Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.1 km
  • Koconut Grove0.7 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Fanny's0.1 km
  • Takamee0.9 km
  • The Caspian0.7 km
  • Upper Crust0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Shell Chester0.5 km
  • Spencers0.5 km
  • Gerrards0.8 km
  • Hoole Food Market0.8 km
  • AK Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.8 km
  • Bache2.4 km
  • Capenhurst8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Paul's Church0.1 km
  • St Paul's Church0.2 km
  • Lock Vaults PH0.2 km
  • Ingham Close0.3 km
  • Cherry Road0.3 km