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About

Handbridge Park ward lies on the southern bank of the River Dee, directly opposite Chester's historic city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It functions as a quiet suburb with convenient access to the city's amenities via the Old Dee Bridge. The ward includes the large playing fields of The King's School, which border the river.

A notable local feature is the handbridge on the weir, a series of stepping stones that allow a crossing to the opposite bank when water levels are low. The area contains the ancient St. Mary's Church and the remains of a Roman quarry within the nearby Edgar's Field. Groves and paths along the riverbank are used for walking and recreation, providing green space within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Handbridge Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handbridge Park is £60,623 per year. There are 5 schools in Handbridge Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Handbridge Park is home to around 9,428 people, with a population density of about 1,043.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handbridge Park Population
9,428
Population density
1,043.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.56(+7%)
Public order
11.35(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.97(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(-5%)
Shoplifting
4.88(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,048
85.37%
Other White
454
4.82%
Indian
146
1.55%
Other Asian
123
1.3%
Irish
119
1.26%
Total population: 9,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,131
51.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,006
12.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
11.73%
No qualifications
893
11.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
560
6.95%
Total 16+ residents: 8,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,992
46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,207
27.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
17.16%
Other social rented
172
3.97%
Social rents from council
120
2.77%
Total households: 4,330

Property prices in Handbridge Park

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in 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 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 Handbridge Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£555,000
Flats21£220,000
Semi-Detached38£375,000
Terraced34£250,000

10 years median price trend in Handbridge Park

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

All postcodes in Handbridge Park

CH47AF

Handbridge Park

CH47AU

South Crescent Road

CH47DJ

Moat Lane

CH47GR

Fresco Drive

CH47RN

Norwood Drive

CH48AG

Howe Road

CH48HT

Lache Park Avenue

CH49GN

Beaufort Court

CH47GN

Legend Street

CH47LF

Westminster Terrace

CH47BT

Paradise

CH47FF

Athena Grove

CH47GL

Basilica Place

CH47QZ

Chiltern Close

CH47ER

Handbridge

CH47LA

Powells Orchard

CH47PR

Denstone Drive

CH47DP

Prenton Place

CH47HS

Old Wrexham Road

CH47AX

Victoria Crescent

CH47BU

Queens Park View

CH47DS

Appleyards Lane

CH48AN

Carrick Road

CH48BD

Montrose Court

CH47AD

Queens Park Road

CH47DB

Queens Park View

CH47FT

Handbridge Park

CH47HB

Eaton Avenue

CH47AB

Alexandra Mews

CH47BN

Hartington Street

CH47FL

Vulcan Avenue

CH47RG

Dennis Drive

CH47AS

Edinburgh Way

CH47GF

Wade Court

CH47GS

Province Close

CH47PN

Rowcliffe Avenue

CH48HE

Marlston Avenue

CH48JX

Dolphin Court

CH48LE

Glan Aber Park

CH47DW

Prenton Place

CH47EW

Eaton Road

CH47LR

Lache Lane

CH47NA

Overleigh Close

CH48JT

Regents Court

CH47DH

Pretoria Street

CH47JE

Handbridge

CH48HJ

Rydal Grove

CH48JQ

Hough Green

CH47AL

St Johns Road

CH47DT

Appleyards Lane

CH47ED

Meadows Place

CH47GG

Villa Close

CH47HR

Pyecroft Street

CH47LE

Westminster Green

CH47LJ

Cavendish Court

CH47RF

Vernay Green

CH47AH

Victoria Crescent

CH47JN

Belgrave Place

CH47LW

Browns Lane

CH47RH

Norwood Drive

CH48BQ

Park Road West

CH48AU

Westfield Close

CH48BB

Northway

CH47PQ

Merton Drive

CH47PS

Radnor Drive

CH47PU

Winkwell Drive

CH47RE

Rushfield Road

CH47BD

Queens Drive

CH47HL

Overleigh Road

CH47HW

Overleigh Road

CH47LB

Marjory Close

CH47QE

Lower Field Road

CH47QT

Cowhey Close

CH48AL

Argyll Avenue

CH48HR

Lache Park Avenue

CH47BZ

Devonshire Place

CH47HH

Greenwood Avenue

CH47BE

Cross Hey

CH48JS

Mycrofft Mews

CH48JY

Hough Green

CH47BA

Annes Way

CH47BL

Clarendon Close

CH47BQ

Andrew Crescent

CH48AY

Earlsway

CH48BG

Park Road West

CH47BB

Lower Park Road

CH47EJ

Eaton Mews

CH47PW

Rowcliffe Avenue

CH48JE

Cavendish Road

CH47ET

Audley Crescent

CH47JW

Ebury Place

CH47QY

Fir Tree Avenue

CH48HF

Marlston Avenue

CH47AE

Queen's Park Road

CH47FB

Emperor Avenue

CH47NH

Greenacre Road

CH48BN

Mount Pleasant

CH47AG

Victoria Pathway

CH47HT

Selsdon Court

CH47LQ

St Bridgets Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.