Postcode CH4 8BD 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 high crime levels, with around 97.9 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 1.8 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 moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from CH4 8BD.
Chester Handbridge Park near CH4 8BD 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westminster Park | Large | Walking directions to Westminster Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Handbridge Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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 | 55 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handbridge Park
In the CH4 8BD postcode area, located within Chester Handbridge Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH4 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 1 Chester Street, Chester, CH4 8BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | River Lane, Chester, CH4 8RH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 72 Cliveden Road, Chester, CH4 8DS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.