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About

Lache is a residential area located in the southern part of Chester, within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It is primarily known for its housing estates, which include a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is bordered by the River Dee to the west and is close to the Welsh border, offering easy access to both Chester city center and nearby rural landscapes.

Lache features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including the popular Lache Park. The area is well-connected by road, with the A483 providing links to Chester and North Wales. Public transport options include bus services to the city center and surrounding areas. While largely residential, Lache also has some green spaces and walking paths along the river, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Lache has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lache is £40,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Lache: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Lache area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached15£300,000
Flats2£135,500
Semi-Detached37£210,000
Terraced17£178,000

10 years median price trend in Lache

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.