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Chester Handbridge Park

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About

Handbridge sits immediately south of the River Dee, opposite Chester city centre, within the Cheshire West and Chester area. The neighbourhood runs along Handbridge Road and the riverside, mixing terraced streets, later suburban housing and small blocks of flats. Local facilities include convenience shops, pubs and a community centre, with regular bus links into the city. The Old Dee Bridge provides the main crossing here; the bridge has medieval origins and its narrow stone span marks the historic gateway between Handbridge and central Chester.

Riverside paths follow the Dee and give residents direct access to green space and places to sit by the water. Small pocket parks and tree-lined streets help break the built form, and there is a primary school and sports pitches within easy walking distance for local families. Day-to-day life in Handbridge is shaped by its river setting and short walk to the city; the bridge, the stepped river access and the sequence of shops along Handbridge Road are features people point to when describing the area.

Area overview

On average Chester Handbridge Park has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chester Handbridge Park is £61,432 per year. There are 5 schools in Chester Handbridge Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Chester Handbridge Park is home to around 8,816 people, with a population density of about 1,678.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chester Handbridge Park Population
8,816
Population density
1,678.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.38(-21%)
Public order
8.96(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.83(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-41%)
Shoplifting
4.54(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,502
85.09%
Other White
436
4.94%
Indian
141
1.6%
Other Asian
122
1.38%
Irish
102
1.16%
Total population: 8,817

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,894
51.58%
Level 3 (A level)
938
12.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
894
11.84%
No qualifications
835
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,550

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,867
45.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,100
26.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
731
17.94%
Other social rented
167
4.1%
Social rents from council
118
2.9%
Total households: 4,075

Property prices in Chester Handbridge Park

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Chester Handbridge Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chester Handbridge Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chester Handbridge Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£599,975
Flats19£202,500
Semi-Detached25£395,000
Terraced38£270,750

10 years median price trend in Chester Handbridge Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chester Handbridge Park.

All postcodes in Chester Handbridge Park

CH47EF

Beeston View

CH48BW

Mount Pleasant

CH47HH

Greenwood Avenue

CH47LT

Lache Lane

CH47DS

Appleyards Lane

CH47QD

Castlecroft Road

CH48AR

Curzon Park North

CH47PL

Boxmoor Close

CH47AX

Victoria Crescent

CH47DB

Queens Park View

CH47JD

St Johns View

CH47LQ

St Bridgets Court

CH48BH

Handbridge Park

CH47EL

Berkley Drive

CH47QX

Claypit Road

CH48LB

Woodlands Road

CH48JQ

Hough Green

CH47DW

Prenton Place

CH47PU

Winkwell Drive

CH47JE

Handbridge

CH47JW

Ebury Place

CH47RL

Vincent Drive

CH48BN

Mount Pleasant

CH47PR

Denstone Drive

CH48JJ

Cavendish Mews

CH48AA

Curzon Park South

CH47EZ

Percy Road

CH47BL

Clarendon Close

CH47BX

Meadows Lane

CH47LE

Westminster Green

CH47LW

Browns Lane

CH48BQ

Park Road West

CH47DY

Allington Place

CH47HS

Old Wrexham Road

CH47LP

Lache Lane

CH47BN

Hartington Street

CH47BJ

Chandos Close

CH47HJ

Overleigh Court

CH47DE

Bradford Street

CH47HT

Selsdon Court

CH47EP

Eaton Road

CH47NH

Greenacre Road

CH47LL

Orchard Mews

CH47AL

St Johns Road

CH47LA

Powells Orchard

CH48AF

The Serpentine

CH48AJ

Rothesay Road

CH47BZ

Devonshire Place

CH47AR

St Georges Crescent

CH47EA

The Waltons

CH47AY

Elizabeth Crescent

CH47QZ

Chiltern Close

CH47EY

Percy Road

CH48JX

Dolphin Court

CH47AP

Bottoms Lane

CH47DG

Bradford Street

CH47HB

Eaton Avenue

CH47ET

Audley Crescent

CH47LG

Quarry Close

CH47HP

Pyecroft Street

CH47JB

Bridge Cottages

CH47QP

Wrexham Road

CH47PQ

Merton Drive

CH48AB

Curzon Park South

CH47BR

Hartington Street

CH47EX

Eccleston Avenue

CH47JR

Overleigh Terrace

CH48AD

Dingle Bank

CH48BD

Montrose Court

CH47QY

Fir Tree Avenue

CH47PT

Radnor Drive

CH47EQ

Pinfold Lane

CH47QT

Cowhey Close

CH47AF

Handbridge Park

CH48JE

Cavendish Road

CH47DF

Bradford Street

CH47DH

Pretoria Street

CH47AZ

Elizabeth Crescent

CH47DN

Prenton Place

CH47PW

Rowcliffe Avenue

CH47LJ

Cavendish Court

CH47BE

Cross Hey

CH47RD

Ludwell Close

CH47QN

Ash Grove

CH47DL

Fraser Court

CH47AU

South Crescent Road

CH47BQ

Andrew Crescent

CH47AT

Charles Crescent

CH47HN

Overleigh Road

CH47QF

Lower Field Road

CH47EU

Holbein Close

CH47AQ

Eastern Pathway

CH47RJ

Bartholomew Way

CH47NA

Overleigh Close

CH48AX

Earlsway

CH48BE

Greensway

CH47HD

Watling Crescent

CH47DD

Cheshire View

CH48JN

Cavendish Road

CH47EG

Beeston Pathway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.