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CH3

CHESTER

Cheshire, North West, England

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CH3 is the postcode district for CHESTER, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £395,687
1yr change ▼ 7.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£395,687

▼ 7.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

193 Mbps

Property Prices in CH3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH3 is £395,687, which is 27% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH3 cost 37.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH3 have fallen 7.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £547,183 530
Semi-detached £318,164 527
Terraced £252,746 334
Flat £270,323 169
All types £395,687 1615

5-Year Price History

£373K £382K £391K £401K £410K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CH3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CH3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH3 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Huntington Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Waverton Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Farndon Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Tattenhall Park Primary School Primary Good mi
Ashton Hayes Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

421,298

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH3 are 193.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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193.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

48%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH3 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CH3 — CHESTER

Area Summary

CH3 (CHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£395,687, 38% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (193 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CH3 CHESTER

What is the average house price in CH3 CHESTER?
The average house price in CH3 (CHESTER) is £395,687, based on 1615 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.4% over the past year.
Is CH3 CHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in CH3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CH3 CHESTER?
The population of CH3 (CHESTER) is approximately 421,298 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CH3?
The average broadband download speed in CH3 is 193 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 48%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CH3 CHESTER?
There are 20 schools in or near CH3. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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CH2

CHESTER

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CH4

CHESTER

£336K

▼ 4.4% YoY

CH5

DEESIDE

£250K

▲ 17.8% YoY

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