Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

PRENTON PLACE, CH4 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRENTON PLACE, CH4 7DW.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH4 7DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, CH4 7DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CH4 7DW is a safe, established residential area on Prenton Place, 0.3km from Handbridge in Chester. Administratively it sits within Handbridge Park ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH4 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00092506 (shared with 8 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 CH4 7DW. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 189,000

7 sales · Mean £ 201,707

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

CH4 7DW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Chester International School

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils0.3 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils0.8 km
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The Catholic High School, Chester

Good835 pupils0.8 km
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Good1116 pupils1.2 km
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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstanding224 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.9 km
  • Kiosk No 20.6 km
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Upton Pavilion0.6 km
  • City News & Vape Shop0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.7 km
  • Abode Chester Hotel0.9 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.9 km
  • Chester Grosvenor0.9 km
  • Leonardo Hotel Chester0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Off The Wall0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.9 km
  • The Falcon0.8 km
  • The Handbridge0.4 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.9 km
  • Da Noi0.9 km
  • Exsqueeze Me0.4 km
  • Five Guys0.9 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Adams Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Doorsteps0.4 km
  • Forty Six0.7 km
  • Jaunty Goat Coffee0.9 km
  • New Wing Wah0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.5 km
  • Bache3.0 km
  • Hawarden9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadows Lane0.2 km
  • Hartington Street0.2 km
  • Bradford Street0.2 km
  • Hartington Street0.2 km
  • Northern Pathway0.2 km