CH3 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Boughton, 0.1km from Spital in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00168836 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOUGHTON, CH3 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUGHTON, CH3 5BH.
161
42
£ 40,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BH 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
CH3 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 CH3 5BH. The average age is 42.5. 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
Terraced
£ 297,500
6 sales · Mean £ 316,325
Flat
£ 138,500
6 sales · Mean £ 250,658
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 124,750
2 sales · Mean £ 124,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5BH has low crime rates — 46 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
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Dee Banks School
Queen's Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.9 km
- Kiosk No 21.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Primark0.8 km
- Shell Chester0.7 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.6 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.8 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel1.0 km
- Quarterz Limited0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Cross Foxes0.4 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.7 km
- Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
- Spital Vaults0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Boughton Hall0.8 km
- Fork and Flavour0.7 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.3 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.2 km
- Koconut Grove0.5 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Burger nest0.9 km
- Fanny's0.3 km
- Karai Lounge0.9 km
- Takamee0.7 km
- The Caspian0.5 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.7 km
- Bache2.3 km
- Capenhurst8.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Paul's Church0.0 km
- St Paul's Church0.1 km
- Lock Vaults PH0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BH · Data under Open Government Licence