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About

Lache is a residential area located in the eastern part of Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority. The ward is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near the A41, providing easy access to Chester city centre and surrounding areas. The area includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs.

Lache is bordered by the River Dee to the south, offering some green spaces and walking routes along the water. The ward has a mix of older and more recent developments, with pockets of open land and parks. Public transport links connect Lache to Chester and nearby suburbs, making it a practical location for commuters. The area has a strong community presence, with local events and activities often organised by residents and groups.

Area overview

On average Lache has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% 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
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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
Detached14£292,500
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached32£198,500
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: 01/12/2025.