Postcode CH4 8AY 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.5 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 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westminster Park.
Chester Handbridge Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Chester Handbridge Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from CH4 8AY.
Chester Handbridge Park near CH4 8AY 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westminster Park | Large | Walking directions to Westminster Park |
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 8AY postcode area, located within Chester Handbridge Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH4 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 1 Chester Street, Chester, CH4 8BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | River Lane, Chester, CH4 8RH | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8AY, 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.