CH3 5DR is a safe, established residential area on South Street, 0.2km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For families considering a move, CH3 5DR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 16.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00092395 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, CH3 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, CH3 5DR.
201
37
£ 47,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DR 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH3 5DR's 56% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DR. The average age is 37.2. 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
Terraced
£ 155,000
21 sales · Mean £ 170,537
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DR has low crime rates — 31 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
Boughton Heath Academy
Hoole Church of England Primary School
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Dee Banks School
Oldfield Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cross Foxes0.8 km
- The Cherry Orchard0.1 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- Spital Vaults0.3 km
- Little Oak0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Boughton Hall0.4 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.7 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
- Koconut Grove0.9 km
- Twirl Of Hay1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fanny's0.1 km
- The Caspian1.0 km
- Smashie?s0.8 km
- Fat Boys Kebab0.2 km
- On A Roll0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shell Chester0.3 km
- Spencers0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Chester Booze0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Moxy Chester0.8 km
- The Queen At Chester, BW Premier Collection by Best Western1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.1 km
- Bache2.6 km
- Capenhurst9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cecil Street0.1 km
- Ingham Close0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.2 km
- Gerrards Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DR · Data under Open Government Licence