CH3 5DU is a safe, established residential area on Cherry Road, 0.3km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00092395 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY ROAD, CH3 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY ROAD, CH3 5DU.
201
37
£ 47,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DU 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 5DU'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 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DU. 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
£ 171,000
28 sales · Mean £ 182,617
Semi-Detached
£ 183,750
2 sales · Mean £ 183,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DU 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
Boughton Heath Academy
Hoole Church of England Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
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
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cross Foxes0.9 km
- The Cherry Orchard0.1 km
- The Mount Inn0.3 km
- Spital Vaults0.4 km
- Little Oak0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Boughton Hall0.3 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.7 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
- Twirl Of Hay0.9 km
- Enchanted Patisserie0.1 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fanny's0.2 km
- Smashie?s0.8 km
- Fat Boys Kebab0.2 km
- On A Roll0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Shell Chester0.3 km
- Spencers0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Chester Booze0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moxy Chester0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.1 km
- Bache2.7 km
- Capenhurst9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cecil Street0.1 km
- Ingham Close0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DU · Data under Open Government Licence