Postcode CH3 5JA is located in an urban city, within the Great Boughton ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Vicars Cross & Hoole East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £54,830 per year. The nearest station is Chester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dulverton Avenue Park.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £54,830 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from CH3 5JA.
Vicars Cross & Hoole East near CH3 5JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dulverton Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Dulverton Avenue Park |
| 0.5 mi | Melrose Park | Small | Walking directions to Melrose Park |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Great Boughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,087 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £371,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £300,000 | £319 |
| Terraced | 42 | £231,500 | £276 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 | £237 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300,000 | £203,500 | £208,000 | £173,750 |
| 2017 | £319,000 | £181,000 | £233,500 | £181,000 |
| 2018 | £335,000 | £112,500 | £230,000 | £168,000 |
| 2019 | £282,500 | £141,000 | £239,140 | £183,500 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £141,000 | £257,000 | £188,000 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £150,000 | £270,000 | £224,750 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £127,250 | £282,500 | £245,750 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £148,475 | £294,500 | £232,500 |
| 2024 | £411,500 | £290,000 | £308,500 | £209,000 |
| 2025 | £379,750 | £147,500 | £293,000 | £218,750 |
| 2026 | £360,500 | £125,000 | £340,000 | £236,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265 | £223 | £228 | £197 |
| 2017 | £265 | £235 | £240 | £204 |
| 2018 | £295 | £201 | £237 | £199 |
| 2019 | £285 | £218 | £258 | £214 |
| 2020 | £297 | £208 | £270 | £232 |
| 2021 | £298 | £229 | £271 | £242 |
| 2022 | £354 | £223 | £310 | £279 |
| 2023 | £373 | £224 | £311 | £280 |
| 2024 | £387 | £413 | £303 | £256 |
| 2025 | £371 | £223 | £314 | £276 |
| 2026 | £348 | £237 | £330 | £274 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH3 5JA.
In the CH3 5JA postcode area, located within Vicars Cross & Hoole East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH3 5JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chester Food & Wine | 30 Vicars Cross Road, Chester, CH3 5NL | Walking directions to Chester Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Queens Road Shop | 17 Queens Road, Chester, CH3 5HB | Walking directions to Queens Road Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5NA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 52-56 Green Lane, Chester, CH3 5LB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 142 Christleton Road, Chester, CH3 5TD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH3 5JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth MacGlashan
Great Boughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Collings
Great Boughton - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH3 5JA records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH3 5JA in Vicars Cross & Hoole East is £287,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CH3 5JA, including Oldfield Primary School (Good), Cherry Grove Primary School (Good) and Hoole Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH3 5JA is Chester, about 1,443 m away.
CH3 5JA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH3 5JA is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elizabeth MacGlashan (Labour Party) and Steve Collings (Labour Party).
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.