CH3 5BS is a mixed residential area on Boughton, 0.2km from Dee Hills Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CH3 5BS has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00092393 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOUGHTON, CH3 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUGHTON, CH3 5BS.
376
44
£ 40,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates CH3 5BS — age 44, 46% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5BS. The average age is 44.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH3 5BS is above average at 105 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
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Queen's Park High School
Chester International School
Newton Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.6 km
- Kiosk No 20.8 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Primark0.6 km
- Upton Pavilion1.0 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.3 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.2 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.5 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.7 km
- Baytree Lodge0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Cross Foxes0.1 km
- JAX@CH1 ltd1.0 km
- Off The Wall0.8 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.5 km
- Revolution Bar0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Bean and Cole0.7 km
- Chatwins0.9 km
- Chez Jules1.0 km
- Crepeaffaire1.0 km
- Da Noi1.0 km
- + 142 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Burger nest0.6 km
- Fanny's0.6 km
- Karai Lounge0.6 km
- Takamee0.4 km
- The Caspian0.3 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.6 km
- Spice Of Asia0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.4 km
- Bache2.0 km
- Capenhurst8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Steam Mill Street0.2 km
- Canal Bridge0.2 km
- Canal Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BS · Data under Open Government Licence