32,095TOTAL POPULATION
13,809HOUSEHOLDS
2.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CH3 POSTCODE REGION

Chester (CH3)

The CH3 postcode area is located in the Chester postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 1261 individual postcodes.

There are 100 electoral wards in the CH3 postcode area, including Bagillt, Birkenhead, Buckley, Chester, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Flint, Holywell, Mold, Neston, Prenton, Wallasey, Wirral which come under the local authority of the Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in CH3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CH3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CH3 postcode covers most of the city of Chester, the county town of Cheshire in the North West of England. It is centred on the Roman walled city of Chester, along with some areas of Sealand, Vicars Cross, Upton, the rural outskirts and the south-western parts of Waverton.

The postcode was created in the early 2000s and it is the heart of the busy city centre. It is easily accessible and well served by public transport, with both Chester Railway Station and Bus Exchange located in the city centre. There are plenty of car parks and main roads within the postcode area, including the main Deeside Road between Chester and North Wales.

Many of Chester's attractions are within the CH3 postcode. The city is home to the world-famous Chester Zoo, the famous Roman Walls, the Eastgate Clock, the oldest race arce in Britain - Chester Racecourse, and the Chester Cathedral, just to name a few. There are also plenty of great shops, restaurants and entertainment venues located in the postcode area.

The postcode area is also home to one of the most sought-after housing area with a great range of property types; from city centre apartments to luxury Victorian terraced homes. It is also a popular choice for both commuters to Liverpool, Manchester and other cities and for retirees who enjoy the amenities of the city.

For sports enthusiasts, the area is served by several sports clubs; from football and rugby clubs to cricket and hockey teams. Chester Golf Club and Chester Athletics Club are also based in the CH3 postcode.

TheCH3 postcode is an exciting area to live, work and visit. It has so much to offer, from entertainment venues to leisure facilities, and from historic buildings and architecture to modern shopping and dining options.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in CH3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CH3Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

CH3 is located in the county of Cheshire, in England.

Cheshire has a total population of 1,048,100, making it the 19th largest county in the UK.

Cheshire has a total area of 904 square miles, and a population density of 447 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cheshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCH3
Postal TownChester
MSOA NameCheshire West and Chester 036
LSOA NameCheshire West and Chester 036C
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

CH3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CH3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldersey Green
Aldford
Aldford Brook
Ashton
Barnhill
Barrowmore Estate
Barton
Bickerton
Boothsdale
Boughton
Boughton Heath
Brassey Green
Broomhill
Brown Heath
Brown Knowl
Broxton
Bruera
Bulkeley
Burton (Gowy)
Burwardsley
Castletown
Chester
Christleton
Churton
Clotton
Clotton Common
Clutton
Coddington
Crewe-by-Farndon
Dee
Duckington
Duddon
Duddon Common
Eaton Hall
Eccleston
Egerton Green
Farndon
Wales
Fullers Moor
Gallantry Bank
Gatesheath
Goldborne Brook
Gowy
Great Barrow
Greenlooms
Guilden Sutton
Hallowsgate
Handbridge
Handley
Hargrave
Harthill
Hatton Heath
Higher Burwardsley
Hob Hill
Hollowmoor Heath
Holt
Hoofield
Hoole
Hoole Bank
Huntington
Huntington
Huxley
Kelsall
Little Barrow
Little Heath
Littleton
Long Green
Lowcross Hill
Lower Carden
Manley
Mickle Trafford
Milners Heath
Milton Green
Mouldsworth
Newton
Newton
Oscroft
Peckforton
Picton
Piper's Ash
Plemstall
Queen's Park
Ridleywood
Rowton
Rowton Moor
Saighton
Shropshire Union Canal
Stamford Bridge
Stretton
Tarvin
Tarvin Sands
Tattenhall
Tilston
Upton
Upton Heath
Vicarscross
Waverton
Weetwood Common
Wervin
Willington Corner
Woodside
Browse Postcodes in CH3

Dig even deeper into the CH3 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CH) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofCH3

JP, chester

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Quiet historical village went to saighton primary school have fond memories of living there as a child

JP, chester

Sunday, September 1, 2019

I have fond memories of living in the village as a child quiet historical village with lots of space for village children to play


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