Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CECIL STREET, CH3 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL STREET, CH3 5DP.

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Population

169

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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7/10
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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.

home £182,613 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.3 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.6 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils0.7 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils0.8 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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