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About

Lache is a residential suburb of Chester in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, sitting roughly two miles south‑west of the city centre. The area was developed mainly as a housing estate in the mid‑20th century and now contains a mix of council and privately owned homes. Local facilities are concentrated along Lache Lane, where a small parade of shops and a community centre provide daily services. Green space at Lache Park includes football pitches and open grassland used for weekend sport and allotments nearby, and a primary school serves the neighbourhood. A regular street pattern of short roads and crescents gives the estate clear legibility for residents and visitors.

Transport links are local bus services connecting directly to Chester city centre and onward routes across Cheshire West and Chester. Community groups and school activities contribute to a local calendar of events, and the proximity to the city means residents can reach city amenities without long journeys. For people looking for a compact suburban area with nearby open space and routine local services, Lache offers those practical features.

Area overview

On average Lache has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lache is £49,862 per year. There are 3 schools in Lache: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lache is home to around 6,517 people, with a population density of about 4,974.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lache Population
6,517
Population density
4,974 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.16(-27%)
Public order
4.45(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.45(-75%)
Other theft
3.84(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,517
84.67%
Other White
476
7.31%
African
74
1.14%
Irish
54
0.83%
Chinese
46
0.71%
Total population: 6,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,705
33.03%
No qualifications
1,016
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
819
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
677
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,162

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
826
29.12%
Owns outright
754
26.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
15.79%
Other social rented
444
15.65%
Social rents from council
295
10.4%
Total households: 2,837

Property prices in Lache

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Lache area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lache 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 Lache over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£302,500
Flats4£100,000
Semi-Detached44£222,500
Terraced11£193,000

10 years median price trend in Lache

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

All postcodes in Lache

CH48DF

St Marks Road

CH48DH

St Marks Road

CH48DU

Cliveden Road

CH48JR

Hough Green

CH47NP

Barony Way

CH48BR

Donnington Way

CH47PA

Clifford Drive

CH48NN

Winchester Square

CH48EA

Lynton Close

CH48HW

Edwards Road

CH47NB

Ramsden Court

CH48NE

Dorchester Road

CH48QX

Randles Drive

CH48ND

Sycamore Drive

CH48QA

Stanley Park Court

CH48PW

Tatton Close

CH48HL

Dover Road

CH48DJ

Kensington Close

CH48EQ

Fairford Road

CH48EP

Lache

CH47PF

Oldfield Crescent

CH48DB

Mercer Way

CH48BL

Chester Street

CH47LX

Lache Lane

CH48NG

Sycamore Drive

CH48NL

Colchester Square

CH48PT

Beaumont Close

CH48HY

Holly Road

CH48HX

Hawthorn Road

CH48EN

Clover Lane

CH47BF

Oldfield Place

CH48EE

Sunbury Crescent

CH48BA

Noble Close

CH48EH

Newbury Road

CH48BY

Shrewsbury Way

CH48DE

St Marks Road

CH48DW

Hampton Road

CH47NF

Lache Hall Crescent

CH48EY

Poplar Road

CH48ED

Abingdon Crescent

CH48DG

St Marks Road

CH48DX

Compton Place

CH48EU

Guildford Close

CH48DR

Cliveden Road

CH48EX

Burnham Road

CH48PH

Thurston Road

CH48NQ

Sycamore Drive

CH48BZ

Wenlock Way

CH48PP

Weybourne Close

CH48EB

Westbury Way

CH47PD

Oldfield Crescent

CH48DZ

Kensington Green

CH48NR

Oak Road

CH48QD

Lindfields

CH48BX

Coronation Street

CH47NJ

Smithy Pathway

CH48RD

The Sidings

CH48LZ

Circular Drive

CH47NW

Haymakers Close

CH48LX

Circular Drive

CH47PB

Kings Close

CH48EF

Waltham Place

CH48HT

Lache Park Avenue

CH47PE

Oldfield Crescent

CH48HS

Lache Park Avenue

CH48EZ

Clover Place

CH48PD

Halkett Close

CH48DN

Windsor Road

CH48PX

Toft Close

CH48LP

Larkspur Close

CH48LY

Circular Drive

CH48NF

Sycamore Drive

CH48NW

Colchester Square

CH48DS

Cliveden Road

CH48PR

Beaver Close

CH48HH

Downsfield Road

CH48DP

Kensington Road

CH48PN

Sheringham Close

CH48NY

Willow Road

CH48DT

Cliveden Road

CH48NU

Barwoods Drive

CH48ET

Redhill Road

CH47LS

Lache Lane

CH48PJ

Shannon Close

CH48PG

Courtney Road

CH48EJ

Oxford Road

CH48PE

Avonlea Close

CH48PQ

Stanley Park Drive

CH48PZ

Elder Drive

CH48HF

Marlston Avenue

CH48DD

Wrekin Way

CH48LN

Boundary Lane

CH48DY

Henley Road

CH47PJ

Dane Close

CH47PH

Snowdon Crescent

CH48DL

Bray Road

CH48PS

Echo Close

CH48PU

Capeland Close

CH48HR

Lache Park Avenue

CH48EG

Fairford Road

Data Sources

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