CH4 7DW is a safe, established residential area on Prenton Place, 0.3km from Handbridge in Chester. Administratively it sits within Handbridge Park ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH4 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00092506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRENTON PLACE, CH4 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRENTON PLACE, CH4 7DW.
305
39
£ 52,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH4 7DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, CH4 7DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 7DW. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,000
7 sales · Mean £ 201,707
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 7DW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chester International School
Queen's Park High School
Dee Banks School
The Catholic High School, Chester
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Boughton Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.9 km
- Kiosk No 20.6 km
- Primark0.9 km
- Upton Pavilion0.6 km
- City News & Vape Shop0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bridge Street Townhouse0.7 km
- Abode Chester Hotel0.9 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.9 km
- Chester Grosvenor0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel Chester0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Off The Wall0.8 km
- Revolution Bar0.9 km
- The Falcon0.8 km
- The Handbridge0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Crepeaffaire0.9 km
- Da Noi0.9 km
- Exsqueeze Me0.4 km
- Five Guys0.9 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Adams Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Doorsteps0.4 km
- Forty Six0.7 km
- Jaunty Goat Coffee0.9 km
- New Wing Wah0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.5 km
- Bache3.0 km
- Hawarden9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meadows Lane0.2 km
- Hartington Street0.2 km
- Bradford Street0.2 km
- Hartington Street0.2 km
- Northern Pathway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH47DW · Data under Open Government Licence