CH3 5BP is a mixed residential area on Boughton, 0.3km from Spital in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH3 5BP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £538k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00168836 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOUGHTON, CH3 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUGHTON, CH3 5BP.
161
42
£ 40,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BP 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 5BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £538k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £538k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5BP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 242,666
Semi-Detached
£ 977,000
1 sales · Mean £ 977,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH3 5BP is moderate at 73 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
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Cherry Grove Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Chester International School
Queen's Park High School
Boughton Heath Academy
Dee Banks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.8 km
- Kiosk No 20.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Primark0.7 km
- Shell Chester0.9 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.5 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.7 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.8 km
- Quarterz Limited0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Cross Foxes0.3 km
- Off The Wall0.9 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.8 km
- Revolution Bar0.5 km
- Spital Vaults0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Bean and Cole0.9 km
- Boughton Hall0.9 km
- Fork and Flavour0.5 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.2 km
- Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.4 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Burger nest0.8 km
- Fanny's0.4 km
- Karai Lounge0.8 km
- Takamee0.6 km
- The Caspian0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.6 km
- Bache2.2 km
- Capenhurst8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- St Paul's Church0.2 km
- Lock Vaults PH0.2 km
- St Paul's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BP · Data under Open Government Licence