CH3 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Place, 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00168836 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND PLACE, CH3 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND PLACE, CH3 5BL.
161
42
£ 40,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BL 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 5BL's 56% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 5BL. 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
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
Flat
£ 275,000
4 sales · Mean £ 291,250
Detached
£ 289,000
2 sales · Mean £ 289,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5BL has low crime rates — 40 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
40 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Primark0.9 km
- Shell Chester0.7 km
- Spencers0.6 km
- + 35 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
23 nearby- Cross Foxes0.4 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.7 km
- Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.9 km
- Spital Vaults0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 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
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Burger nest0.9 km
- Fanny's0.3 km
- Karai Lounge0.9 km
- Takamee0.7 km
- The Caspian0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.9 km
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
- Charterhall Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BL · Data under Open Government Licence