Postcode CH4 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Handbridge Park ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester Handbridge Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester Handbridge Park is £61,432 per year. The nearest station is Chester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grosvenor Park.
Chester Handbridge Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Chester Handbridge Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester Handbridge Park is £61,432 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH4 7BU.
Chester Handbridge Park near CH4 7BU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grosvenor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Grosvenor Park |
| 0.2 mi | Edgar's Field Park | Small | Walking directions to Edgar's Field Park |
| 0.3 mi | Roman Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roman Gardens |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Handbridge Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,200 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £521,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £201,250 |
| Terraced | 38 | £270,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handbridge Park
In the CH4 7BU postcode area, located within Chester Handbridge Park, there are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH4 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 6 Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Bridge Street Newsagent | 45 Bridge Street East Row, Chester, CH1 1NG | Walking directions to Bridge Street Newsagent |
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 CH4 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Carter
Handbridge Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Razia Daniels
Handbridge Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Aphra Brandreth
Chester South and Eddisbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.