CH3 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Cecil Street, 0.2km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH3 5DP is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00092396 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL STREET, CH3 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL STREET, CH3 5DP.
169
45
£ 47,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, CH3 5DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DP. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
10 sales · Mean £ 198,945
Flat
£ 115,875
2 sales · Mean £ 115,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DP has low crime rates — 32 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
Cherry Grove Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Dee Banks School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Oldfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Belgrave Hotel1.0 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.9 km
- Moxy Chester0.7 km
- The Queen At Chester, BW Premier Collection by Best Western0.9 km
- Quarterz Limited0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cross Foxes0.8 km
- The Cherry Orchard0.2 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- Spital Vaults0.3 km
- Little Oak0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Boughton Hall0.5 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.6 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.1 km
- Koconut Grove0.9 km
- Cafexpress1.0 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Fanny's0.1 km
- The Caspian0.9 km
- Upper Crust1.0 km
- Smashie?s0.7 km
- Naheda's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Shell Chester0.4 km
- Spencers0.2 km
- RG Service Centre Chester1.0 km
- At Seat Catering - Platform 11.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.0 km
- Bache2.6 km
- Capenhurst9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ingham Close0.1 km
- Cecil Street0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.2 km
- Cotswald Court0.2 km
- Cherry Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DP · Data under Open Government Licence