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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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
73
Deprivation level
2/10
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
39.14(+5%)
Public order
11.14(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.86(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(-17%)
Other theft
4.99(-24%)
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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Handbridge Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,200 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
Detached64£521,500
Flats20£201,250
Terraced38£270,750
Semi-Detached31£380,000

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

CH47RJ

Bartholomew Way

CH47PU

Winkwell Drive

CH47BR

Hartington Street

CH47DG

Bradford Street

CH48HE

Marlston Avenue

CH48BQ

Park Road West

CH47HY

The Cobbles

CH48BP

Curzon Street

CH47QJ

Meadowfield Road

CH47LJ

Cavendish Court

CH47BY

Devonshire Place

CH47AP

Bottoms Lane

CH47BJ

Chandos Close

CH48BH

Handbridge Park

CH48AD

Dingle Bank

CH48AG

Howe Road

CH47FS

Handbridge Park

CH48JY

Hough Green

CH47ER

Handbridge

CH48BN

Mount Pleasant

CH47JY

Edgar Place

CH47JR

Overleigh Terrace

CH48AB

Curzon Park South

CH47QS

Five Ashes Road

CH47QN

Ash Grove

CH48AU

Westfield Close

CH47DW

Prenton Place

CH47LG

Quarry Close

CH47BX

Meadows Lane

CH47GD

Saturn Drive

CH47HS

Old Wrexham Road

CH47LT

Lache Lane

CH48AY

Earlsway

CH48LE

Glan Aber Park

CH47AH

Victoria Crescent

CH48AF

The Serpentine

CH47FB

Emperor Avenue

CH47FT

Handbridge Park

CH47ES

Pinfold Court

CH47EE

Beeston View

CH48BW

Mount Pleasant

CH47LD

Hugh Street

CH47RH

Norwood Drive

CH48JN

Cavendish Road

CH47LQ

St Bridgets Court

CH47EN

Eaton Road

CH47GS

Province Close

CH47LE

Westminster Green

Data Sources

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