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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

CH47ED

Meadows Place

CH48AH

Selkirk Road

CH47JT

River Lane

CH47BT

Paradise

CH47AH

Victoria Crescent

CH48AW

Carrick Road

CH47BH

Meadows Lane

CH48BP

Curzon Street

CH47RE

Rushfield Road

CH47LB

Marjory Close

CH47BY

Devonshire Place

CH48BB

Northway

CH47AB

Alexandra Mews

CH47PG

Merton Drive

CH47LD

Hugh Street

CH48AN

Carrick Road

CH47JF

Handbridge

CH47AS

Edinburgh Way

CH47EJ

Eaton Mews

CH47AD

Queens Park Road

CH48JG

Hough Green

CH48LE

Glan Aber Park

CH47BB

Lower Park Road

CH47QU

Sherbourne Avenue

CH47DU

Allington Place

CH47HR

Pyecroft Street

CH47JP

Edgar Cottages

CH48JU

Glan Aber Court

CH47DT

Appleyards Lane

CH47BD

Queens Drive

CH47QJ

Meadowfield Road

CH47HY

The Cobbles

CH47DZ

Allington Place

CH47LF

Westminster Terrace

CH47PS

Radnor Drive

CH48LF

Glan Aber Park

CH47AE

Queen's Park Road

CH47RG

Dennis Drive

CH47DX

Allington Place

CH48JW

Hough Green

CH48JZ

Redland Close

CH47RN

Norwood Drive

CH47AG

Victoria Pathway

CH47BA

Annes Way

CH47BU

Queens Park View

CH47RF

Vernay Green

CH48JB

Westminster Avenue

CH47QE

Lower Field Road

CH48JS

Mycrofft Mews

CH48LL

Glan Aber Drive

CH47QR

Wrexham Road

CH47JU

Browns Lane

CH47BS

Pembroke Close

CH47QA

Five Ashes Road

CH47RH

Norwood Drive

CH47QQ

Wrexham Road

CH48AL

Argyll Avenue

CH48PA

Curzon Street

CH47QH

Farbailey Close

CH47QB

Cottage Road

CH47HG

College Green

CH48JA

Hough Green

CH47QS

Five Ashes Road

CH47LY

Greenacre Road

CH47EE

Beeston View

CH48BJ

Chester Street

CH47EH

Green Bank

CH47BP

Hartington Street

CH47EW

Eaton Road

CH47HW

Overleigh Road

CH47LU

Lache Lane

CH47QW

Manor Road

CH47JS

Greenway Street

CH47ER

Handbridge

CH47RB

Johnsons Close

CH48AZ

Earlsway

CH47RA

Cotgreaves Close

CH48JY

Hough Green

CH47DR

Appleyards Lane

CH47JJ

Salmon Leap

CH47LR

Lache Lane

CH47RQ

Vincent Drive

CH47JY

Edgar Place

CH47ND

Whaddon Drive

CH48LD

Lansdowne Grove

CH48BG

Park Road West

CH47JN

Belgrave Place

CH47EN

Eaton Road

CH48AY

Earlsway

CH47HL

Overleigh Road

CH48AG

Howe Road

CH48JT

Regents Court

CH48AE

The Paddock

CH48AP

Curzon Park North

CH47JH

Mill Street

CH47PN

Rowcliffe Avenue

CH48AT

Curzon Close

CH48AU

Westfield Close

CH48AQ

Selkirk Drive

CH47ES

Pinfold Court

Data Sources

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