CH3 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Vicars Cross Road, 0.7km from Tarvin Bridge in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH3 5BW is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00092744 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARS CROSS ROAD, CH3 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARS CROSS ROAD, CH3 5BW.
294
40
£ 47,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH3 5BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH3 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5BW. The average age is 40.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH3 5BW has low crime rates — 9 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
Oldfield Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Boughton Heath Academy
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Christleton Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ramsey's0.9 km
- Around the Table0.8 km
- Boughton Hall0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar0.4 km
- Sun Do0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Queens Road Shop0.6 km
- Chester Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chester Rugby FC0.6 km
- Boughton Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester2.0 km
- Bache3.3 km
- Mouldsworth8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marbury Road0.1 km
- Marbury Road0.1 km
- Thackeray Drive0.3 km
- Oldfield Drive0.3 km
- Willoway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH35BW · Data under Open Government Licence