CH4 8LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Circular Drive, 0.5km from Lache in Chester. Administratively it sits within Lache ward and the City of Chester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH4 8LY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH4 8LY are sourced from Output Area E00092581 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CIRCULAR DRIVE, CH4 8LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CIRCULAR DRIVE, CH4 8LY.
325
39
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH4 8LY's 51% ownership and 39-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 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 8LY. The average age is 38.9. 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
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 209,699
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 8LY has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Lache Primary School
Belgrave Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Euro Garages0.9 km
- Francis Thomas0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- SJ Bebbington Butchers Of Chester0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Three Fellas Burger0.9 km
- Golden dragon0.9 km
- King Garden0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Interiors Shop0.9 km
- The Venue At Lache Community Centre0.5 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester3.9 km
- Bache4.8 km
- Hawarden7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Larkspur Close0.1 km
- Larkspur Close0.1 km
- Circular Drive0.1 km
- Circular Drive0.1 km
- Lonsdale Court0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CH48LY · Data under Open Government Licence