Postcode CH3 5AJ is located in an urban city, within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester Boughton West & Hoole area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grosvenor Park.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chester Boughton West & Hoole is £40,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH3 5AJ.
Chester Boughton West & Hoole near CH3 5AJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grosvenor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grosvenor Park |
| 0.4 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Sandy Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandy Lane Park |
Based on 292 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,950 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 161 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £213,250 |
10 year median price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter
In the CH3 5AJ postcode area, located within Chester Boughton West & Hoole, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH3 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 9-13 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Grosik Polski Sklep | 5 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AE | Walking directions to Grosik Polski Sklep |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 71 Broughton, Chester, CH3 5AF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Foregate News | 113-115 Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HE | Walking directions to Foregate News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 40-44 Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3JS | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.