CH4 8HN is a safe, established residential area on Alun Crescent, 0.4km from Five Ashes in Chester. Administratively it sits within Lache ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH4 8HN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH4 8HN are sourced from Output Area E00092571 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALUN CRESCENT, CH4 8HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALUN CRESCENT, CH4 8HN.
298
44
£ 40,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH4 8HN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH4 8HN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 8HN. The average age is 44.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 372,666
Semi-Detached
£ 338,250
2 sales · Mean £ 338,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 8HN has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Lache Primary School
Belgrave Primary School
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
The Catholic High School, Chester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bargain Beers0.6 km
- Monsoon Ceylon Teahous0.7 km
- Brymau Estates Ltd0.5 km
- Chatwins0.6 km
- Westminster Park Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Anchor Hotel0.8 km
- Neuro Therapy Centre0.9 km
- Love Masala0.5 km
- The Interiors Shop0.6 km
- The Venue At Lache Community Centre0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The City Arms0.6 km
- Brewery Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Flames0.6 km
- salma grill0.6 km
- The Chester St. Fish Bar0.6 km
- Three Fellas Burger0.6 km
- King Garden0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Garden Gate Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester3.2 km
- Bache4.0 km
- Hawarden7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Henley Road0.2 km
- Henley Road0.2 km
- Lache Park Avenue0.2 km
- Lache Park Avenue0.2 km
- Cliveden Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH48HN · Data under Open Government Licence