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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 144 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
Detached53£560,000
Flats21£220,000
Semi-Detached38£375,000
Terraced32£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

CH48AA

Curzon Park South

CH48AJ

Rothesay Road

CH48JJ

Cavendish Mews

CH47DU

Allington Place

CH48JU

Glan Aber Court

CH47EA

The Waltons

CH48JN

Cavendish Road

CH47JF

Handbridge

CH47LT

Lache Lane

CH47QB

Cottage Road

CH47DR

Appleyards Lane

CH47EF

Beeston View

CH47HN

Overleigh Road

CH47JT

River Lane

CH47FZ

Moat Lane

CH47LP

Lache Lane

CH48BH

Handbridge Park

CH47BS

Pembroke Close

CH47PT

Radnor Drive

CH48HL

Dover Road

CH48LD

Lansdowne Grove

CH48PA

Curzon Street

CH47DL

Fraser Court

CH47FG

Neptune Street

CH47GB

Venus Street

CH47QA

Five Ashes Road

CH47QU

Sherbourne Avenue

CH47RD

Ludwell Close

CH48AQ

Selkirk Drive

CH47HD

Watling Crescent

CH47LL

Orchard Mews

CH48BJ

Chester Street

CH47DD

Cheshire View

CH47EG

Beeston Pathway

CH47EY

Percy Road

CH47LU

Lache Lane

CH47QP

Wrexham Road

CH48AD

Dingle Bank

CH48AZ

Earlsway

CH48LF

Glan Aber Park

CH48AB

Curzon Park South

CH48HN

Alun Crescent

CH47GA

Fortis Way

CH47GD

Saturn Drive

CH47EX

Eccleston Avenue

CH48BP

Curzon Street

CH48BW

Mount Pleasant

CH47DY

Allington Place

CH47EE

Beeston View

CH47QD

Castlecroft Road

CH47RQ

Vincent Drive

CH47JD

St Johns View

CH47DG

Bradford Street

CH47EZ

Percy Road

CH47JP

Edgar Cottages

CH47PG

Merton Drive

CH48AT

Curzon Close

CH47AT

Charles Crescent

CH47BR

Hartington Street

CH47EL

Berkley Drive

CH47FJ

Senate Place

CH47HJ

Overleigh Court

CH47RB

Johnsons Close

CH47RL

Vincent Drive

CH47QW

Manor Road

CH48AF

The Serpentine

CH48JZ

Redland Close

CH49AD

Lache Lane

CH47EB

Roman Crescent

CH47GH

Mosaic Court

CH47HY

The Cobbles

CH47LY

Greenacre Road

CH47JR

Overleigh Terrace

CH47JS

Greenway Street

CH48AR

Curzon Park North

CH48AW

Carrick Road

CH47EH

Green Bank

CH47QH

Farbailey Close

CH48DX

Compton Place

CH48JW

Hough Green

CH47AQ

Eastern Pathway

CH47EQ

Pinfold Lane

CH47RA

Cotgreaves Close

CH48JG

Hough Green

CH47DQ

Roman Crescent

CH47FE

Gladius Square

CH47JU

Browns Lane

CH47HP

Pyecroft Street

CH47LG

Quarry Close

CH48HW

Edwards Road

CH47QF

Lower Field Road

CH48AX

Earlsway

CH47GP

Apollo Grove

CH48AE

The Paddock

CH47BP

Hartington Street

CH47ES

Pinfold Court

CH47EU

Holbein Close

CH47FR

Jupiter Way

CH47GT

Toga Crescent

CH47QX

Claypit Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.