CH3 5DW is a safe, established residential area on Bulkeley Street, 0.1km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH3 5DW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00092392 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULKELEY STREET, CH3 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULKELEY STREET, CH3 5DW.
279
35
£ 47,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5DW 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
No single demographic signal dominates CH3 5DW — age 35, 42% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5DW has low crime rates — 35 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
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Oldfield Primary School
Dee Banks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hamilton Court Hotel1.0 km
- Moxy Chester0.7 km
- Stone Villa1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cross Foxes0.7 km
- Revolution Bar1.0 km
- The Cherry Orchard0.3 km
- The Mount Inn0.2 km
- Spital Vaults0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Boughton Hall0.5 km
- Fork and Flavour1.0 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.5 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.1 km
- Koconut Grove0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fanny's0.1 km
- Takamee1.0 km
- The Caspian0.9 km
- Upper Crust0.9 km
- Smashie?s0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Shell Chester0.4 km
- Spencers0.3 km
- RG Service Centre Chester0.9 km
- Bricklands Fishmongers0.9 km
- Deli Vert1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.9 km
- Bache2.5 km
- Capenhurst9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Road0.1 km
- Cherry Road0.2 km
- Ingham Close0.2 km
- St Paul's Church0.2 km
- Cecil Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35DW · Data under Open Government Licence