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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

CH47DZ

Allington Place

CH47EP

Eaton Road

CH47FD

Tiberius Way

CH47JY

Edgar Place

CH47PL

Boxmoor Close

CH47AP

Bottoms Lane

CH47JB

Bridge Cottages

CH47QN

Ash Grove

CH47BJ

Chandos Close

CH47DE

Bradford Street

CH47QQ

Wrexham Road

CH48BE

Greensway

CH47AY

Elizabeth Crescent

CH47AZ

Elizabeth Crescent

CH48LB

Woodlands Road

CH47DX

Allington Place

CH47FA

Devana Gardens

CH48AH

Selkirk Road

CH48LL

Glan Aber Drive

CH47QS

Five Ashes Road

CH47BY

Devonshire Place

CH47DF

Bradford Street

CH47DN

Prenton Place

CH47FN

Handbridge Park

CH47GE

Latin Row

CH47GJ

Constantine Close

CH47LD

Hugh Street

CH48EF

Waltham Place

CH47BW

Hartington Street

CH47FH

Portway Row

CH47FS

Handbridge Park

CH47HG

College Green

CH47BX

Meadows Lane

CH47JJ

Salmon Leap

CH47RJ

Bartholomew Way

CH47EN

Eaton Road

CH47ND

Whaddon Drive

CH48JB

Westminster Avenue

CH47BH

Meadows Lane

CH47GQ

Vesta Avenue

CH47QJ

Meadowfield Road

CH47QR

Wrexham Road

CH48HS

Lache Park Avenue

CH48JA

Hough Green

CH47AR

St Georges Crescent

CH47JH

Mill Street

CH48AP

Curzon Park North

CH48JR

Hough Green

Data Sources

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