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.
LORD STREET, CH3 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORD STREET, CH3 5DL.
208
38
£ 40,600 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CH35DL · Data under Open Government Licence