Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BULKELEY STREET, CH3 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULKELEY STREET, CH3 5DW.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH3 5DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH3 5DW — age 35, 42% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH3 5DW is a safe, established residential area on Bulkeley Street, 0.1km from Boughton in Chester. Administratively it sits within Great Boughton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH3 5DW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CH3 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00092392 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH3 5DW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 9%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH3 5DW has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils0.3 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.5 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils0.6 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils0.8 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils0.9 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Oldfield Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Hamilton Court Hotel1.0 km
  • Moxy Chester0.7 km
  • Stone Villa1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.7 km
  • Revolution Bar1.0 km
  • The Cherry Orchard0.3 km
  • The Mount Inn0.2 km
  • Spital Vaults0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Boughton Hall0.5 km
  • Fork and Flavour1.0 km
  • Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Ginger Monkey Play Limited0.1 km
  • Koconut Grove0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Fanny's0.1 km
  • Takamee1.0 km
  • The Caspian0.9 km
  • Upper Crust0.9 km
  • Smashie?s0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Shell Chester0.4 km
  • Spencers0.3 km
  • RG Service Centre Chester0.9 km
  • Bricklands Fishmongers0.9 km
  • Deli Vert1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.9 km
  • Bache2.5 km
  • Capenhurst9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Road0.1 km
  • Cherry Road0.2 km
  • Ingham Close0.2 km
  • St Paul's Church0.2 km
  • Cecil Street0.2 km