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About

Lache ward sits on the southern edge of Chester, primarily characterised by residential housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area is bordered by open farmland and the Shropshire Union Canal to the south, providing a distinct rural boundary. Its layout is functional, with local amenities concentrated along Lache Lane. The ward contains several large areas of public green space, including the expansive playing fields at Lache Park.

A notable local feature is the presence of the 'Lache Walls', which are the substantial earthwork remains of a Civil War siege fort from the 1640s. This historical site is integrated into the modern housing layout, with some streets curving around its preserved banks. The ward is also home to a community centre and a number of local shops serving the immediate neighbourhood. Transport links connect it directly to Chester city centre.

Area overview

On average Lache has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 27.6% 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 2 schools in Lache: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lache is home to around 5,906 people, with a population density of about 5,128.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lache Population
5,906
Population density
5,128.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.97(-20%)
Public order
4.91(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.91(-73%)
Other theft
4.23(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.88(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,971
84.18%
Other White
457
7.74%
African
73
1.24%
Chinese
41
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.69%
Total population: 5,905

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,468
31.56%
No qualifications
958
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
749
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
498
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 4,651

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
719
27.79%
Owns outright
631
24.39%
Other social rented
442
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
436
16.85%
Social rents from council
293
11.33%
Total households: 2,587

Property prices in Lache

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £253K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Lache area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lache over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£322,500£308
Semi-Detached35£225,000£297
Terraced10£194,500£257
Flats6£74,500£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lache

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lache.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£68,048£151,500£126,000
2017£229,995£105,000£159,500£129,000
2018£231,500£54,000£167,500£125,000
2019£244,000£71,500£167,500£137,500
2020£345,000£75,725£165,000£142,750
2021£225,000£52,500£182,500£149,000
2022£285,500£78,000£190,000£172,500
2023£288,500£60,000£220,000£170,500
2024£270,000£88,000£210,000£175,000
2025£300,000£98,750£202,000£188,500
2026£422,500£64,000£230,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lache.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lache.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£200£190£150
2017£218£164£206£163
2018£225£193£195£164
2019£233£216£218£196
2020£241£193£208£165
2021£267£188£244£213
2022£284£132£267£228
2023£288£212£262£209
2024£297£215£276£246
2025£308£207£284£252
2026£319£212£301£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lache.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lache in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Lache

Is Lache safe?

Lache records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lache?

The median sale price in Lache is £210,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lache?

Lache has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lache?

Lache scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lache sits around rank 11,727 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lache?

The average household income in Lache is around £49,862 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lache?

Lache is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alex Tate (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Lache

CH48DJ

Kensington Close

CH47NJ

Smithy Pathway

CH48NR

Oak Road

CH47NE

Lache Hall Crescent

CH48BR

Donnington Way

CH48DS

Cliveden Road

CH48QX

Randles Drive

CH48PS

Echo Close

CH48BX

Coronation Street

CH48PE

Avonlea Close

CH48PR

Beaver Close

CH48NE

Dorchester Road

CH48HX

Hawthorn Road

CH48PT

Beaumont Close

CH47NG

Green Lane

CH48NN

Winchester Square

CH48LP

Larkspur Close

CH48PP

Weybourne Close

CH48HH

Downsfield Road

CH48EE

Sunbury Crescent

CH48EJ

Oxford Road

CH47PH

Snowdon Crescent

CH48DD

Wrekin Way

CH47PF

Oldfield Crescent

CH48NX

Elm Square

CH48EH

Newbury Road

CH48DL

Bray Road

CH48PL

Boundary Lane

CH48QU

Acer Court

CH48QD

Lindfields

CH48LN

Boundary Lane

CH47PD

Oldfield Crescent

CH48EN

Clover Lane

CH48DP

Kensington Road

CH48ET

Redhill Road

CH48EW

Clover Lane

CH48LS

Green Lane

CH48HY

Holly Road

CH47LN

Cranford Court

CH48LU

Circular Drive

CH48LZ

Circular Drive

CH47BF

Oldfield Place

CH47NP

Barony Way

CH48NY

Willow Road

CH48ND

Sycamore Drive

CH48DR

Cliveden Road

CH48DB

Mercer Way

CH48LY

Circular Drive

CH47NB

Ramsden Court

CH48DN

Windsor Road

CH48EU

Guildford Close

CH47NF

Lache Hall Crescent

CH48BY

Shrewsbury Way

CH48DH

St Marks Road

CH48EX

Burnham Road

CH48DZ

Kensington Green

CH48PG

Courtney Road

CH48DE

St Marks Road

CH48NQ

Sycamore Drive

CH48DA

Telford Way

CH48DQ

St Marks Road

CH48NU

Barwoods Drive

CH48LX

Circular Drive

CH48BA

Noble Close

CH47LX

Lache Lane

CH48PW

Tatton Close

CH48PD

Halkett Close

CH48EB

Westbury Way

CH47PB

Kings Close

CH47LZ

Lonsdale Court

CH48EL

Leyfield Court

CH48BU

Hope Street

CH48ED

Abingdon Crescent

CH48EY

Poplar Road

CH48EP

Lache

CH48PH

Thurston Road

CH48ES

Medlar Close

CH48BZ

Wenlock Way

CH48NS

Birch Road

CH48PF

Elder Drive

CH48RD

The Sidings

CH48QA

Stanley Park Court

CH48EG

Fairford Road

CH47PJ

Dane Close

CH48EA

Lynton Close

CH48PQ

Stanley Park Drive

CH48PU

Capeland Close

CH48NG

Sycamore Drive

CH48NZ

Willow Road

CH48NW

Colchester Square

CH47NN

Forge Way

CH48PX

Toft Close

CH47PA

Clifford Drive

CH48PZ

Elder Drive

CH48DW

Hampton Road

CH48DT

Cliveden Road

CH48DU

Cliveden Road

CH48PN

Sheringham Close

CH47LS

Lache Lane

CH48DG

St Marks Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.