CH3 5DS is a safe, established residential area on North Street, 0.2km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00092392 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, CH3 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, CH3 5DS.
279
35
£ 47,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH3 5DS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £179k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DS. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 156,000
9 sales · Mean £ 157,344
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DS has low crime rates — 33 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
Oldfield Primary School
Dee Banks School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Belgrave Hotel1.0 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn1.0 km
- Moxy Chester0.8 km
- The Queen At Chester, BW Premier Collection by Best Western1.0 km
- Quarterz Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cross Foxes0.8 km
- The Cherry Orchard0.2 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- Spital Vaults0.3 km
- Little Oak0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Boughton Hall0.4 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.6 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
- Koconut Grove0.9 km
- Cafexpress1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fanny's0.1 km
- The Caspian0.9 km
- Smashie?s0.8 km
- Naheda's Kitchen1.0 km
- Fat Boys Kebab0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Shell Chester0.3 km
- Spencers0.2 km
- RG Service Centre Chester1.0 km
- At Seat Catering - Platform 11.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.0 km
- Bache2.6 km
- Capenhurst9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Ingham Close0.1 km
- Cecil Street0.1 km
- Cotswald Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DS · Data under Open Government Licence