Postcode CH3 5UP 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 Chester Boughton East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester Boughton East is £47,734 per year. The nearest station is Chester, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sandy Lane Park.
Chester Boughton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Boughton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 Chester Boughton East is £47,734 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from CH3 5UP.
Chester Boughton East near CH3 5UP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sandy Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Sandy Lane Park |
| 0.4 mi | Melrose Park | Small | Walking directions to Melrose Park |
| 0.3 mi | Old Laundry Corner | Small | Walking directions to Old Laundry Corner |
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 5UP.
In the CH3 5UP postcode area, located within Chester Boughton East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH3 5UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AK Food and Wine | Chapel Lane, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5TD | Walking directions to AK Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 142 Christleton Road, Chester, CH3 5TD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5NA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 71 Broughton, Chester, CH3 5AF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 5UP, 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 5UP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5UP in Chester Boughton East is £287,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CH3 5UP, including Cherry Grove Primary School (Good), Boughton Heath Academy and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH3 5UP is Chester, about 1,076 m away.
CH3 5UP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,061 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 5UP 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.