CH3 Postcode District
CH3 is the Postcode District for Tattenhall, Chester Cheshire
The CH3 postcode district is located in the CH Chester postal area, CH3 has a population of 36,541 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 69.91 square miles (181.07 square kilometres or 44,742.61 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CH3. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CH3
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District overview
In the CH3 postcode district, Chester is the primary settlement. It is located in the county of Cheshire in England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Boughton, Great Boughton, and Vicars Cross. The most significant Postal town in this district is Chester.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CH3 5, covers Chester and Vicars Cross and Great Boughton in Cheshire.
The sector CH3 6, covers Farndon and Saighton and Huntington in Cheshire.
The sector CH3 7, covers Waverton and Christleton and Great Barrow and Guilden Sutton in Cheshire.
The sector CH3 8, covers Tarvin and Ashton Hayes in Cheshire.
The sector CH3 9, covers Tattenhall and Broxton in Cheshire.
The post town for this district is CHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cheshire West and Chester (B) area with a total of 1102 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 5.02 | NW |
| Ellesmere Port | 10.19 | NNW |
| Wrexham | 10.61 | SW |
| Frodsham | 10.73 | NNE |
| Shotton | 10.82 | WNW |
| Winsford | 11.53 | ENE |
| Connah's Quay | 11.85 | WNW |
| Buckley | 11.90 | W |
| Nantwich | 12.66 | ESE |
| Whitchurch | 13.01 | SSE |
| Runcorn | 13.88 | NNE |
| Northwich | 14.30 | NE |
| Mold | 14.42 | W |
| Neston | 14.94 | NW |
| Bebington | 14.95 | NNW |
| Middlewich | 15.03 | ENE |
| Crewe | 15.19 | ESE |
| Widnes | 15.24 | N |
| Flint | 15.80 | WNW |
| Ellesmere | 16.92 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,314
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 112 |
| Tattenhall | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 106 |
| Tarvin | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 98 |
| Vicars Cross | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 85 |
| Farndon | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 72 |
| Great Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 69 |
| Saighton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 51 |
| Waverton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 48 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 44 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 43 |
| Huntington | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 41 |
| Guilden Sutton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 40 |
| Great Barrow | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 39 |
| Great Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 38 |
| Ashton Hayes | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 33 |
| Broxton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 29 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 28 |
| Vicars Cross | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 19 |
| Aldford | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 17 |
| Churton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 17 |
| Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 16 |
| Clutton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 15 |
| Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 15 |
| Littleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 15 |
| Huxley | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 15 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 13 |
| Mouldsworth | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 13 |
| Hargrave | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 12 |
| Burwardsley | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 12 |
| Milton Green | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 11 |
| Tattenhall | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 11 |
| Rowton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 9 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 9 |
| Broxton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 7 |
| Waverton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 6 |
| Crewe By Farndon | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 5 |
| Vicars Cross | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 5 |
| Tarvin | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 5 |
| Bruera | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 5 |
| Rowton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 4 |
| Great Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 4 |
| Coddington | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 4 |
| Hatton Heath | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 3 |
| Cotton Edmunds | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 3 |
| Cotton Edmunds | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 3 |
| Waverton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 3 |
| Coddington | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 3 |
| Milton Green | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 3 |
| Tarvin | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 3 |
| Tarvin | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 3 |
| Farndon | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 3 |
| Tattenhall | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 2 |
| Burwardsley | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 2 |
| Broxton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 2 |
| Huxley | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 2 |
| Littleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 2 |
| Churton Heath | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 2 |
| Guilden Sutton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 2 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 2 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 2 |
| Great Barrow | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 2 |
| Vicars Cross | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 2 |
| Vicars Cross | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 1 |
| Broxton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| Boughton | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 1 |
| Bruera | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 5 | 1 |
| Clutton | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| Tattenhall | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Rowton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Saighton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| Saighton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Aldford | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Hargrave | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 1 |
| Churton | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Hatton Heath | CHESTER | CH3 9 | 1 |
| Coddington | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Farndon | CHESTER | CH3 6 | 1 |
| Waverton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 1 |
| Christleton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 1 |
| Mouldsworth | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 1 |
| Ashton Hayes | CHESTER | CH3 8 | 1 |
| Rowton | CHESTER | CH3 7 | 1 |
Street list for CH3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CANAL SIDE | 98 |
| BOUGHTON A51 | 94 |
| CITY ROAD | 82 |
| TARVIN ROAD A51 | 58 |
| TROOPERS CLOSE | 57 |
| THE PARK | 57 |
| THE MOUNT | 54 |
| SHED LANE | 50 |
| CASTLEFIELDS | 46 |
| BALLATER CRESCENT | 45 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1365 |
| Public order | 359 |
| Other theft | 241 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 217 |
| Shoplifting | 157 |
| Burglary | 146 |
| Vehicle crime | 91 |
| Other crime | 69 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Bicycle theft | 27 |
| Possession of weapons | 14 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOUGHTON | CHESTER | 37 | CH3 5AF | View map | |
| CHRISTLETON ROAD | CHESTER | 36 | CH3 5UQ | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | CHESTER | TARVIN | 15 | CH3 8EE | View map |
| VICARS CROSS | CHESTER | 15 | CH3 5LB | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | CHESTER | TATTENHALL | 13 | CH3 9PX | View map |
| CALDY VALLEY ROAD | CHESTER | GREAT BOUGHTON | 11 | CH3 5QJ | View map |
| HIGH STREET | CHESTER | FARNDON | 11 | CH3 6PT | View map |
| CHESTER ROAD | CHESTER | HUNTINGTON | 7 | CH3 6BT | View map |
Schools in the district
Cherry Grove Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cherry Grove Road , Chester
Postcode: CH3 5EG
Headteacher: Mrs Beth Hacking (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oldfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Vicars Cross , Chester
Postcode: CH3 5LB
Headteacher: Mr Alan Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Boughton Heath Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Becketts Lane , Great Boughton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 5RW
Headteacher: Mr Steven Ellis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Dee Banks School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Dee Banks , Sandy Lane , Chester
Postcode: CH3 5UX
Headteacher: Mrs Judith McGuinness (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 5XF
Headteacher: Ms Helen Cairns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Huntington Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Aldford Road , Huntington , Chester
Postcode: CH3 6EA
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Rose (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Saighton Lane , Saighton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 6EG
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Dawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Farndon Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Churton Road , Farndon , Chester
Postcode: CH3 6QP
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Christleton High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Village Road , Christleton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7AD
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Christleton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Quarry Lane , Christleton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7AY
Headteacher: Mr Oliver Mitchell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Arrowcroft Road , Guilden Sutton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7ES
Headteacher: Mrs Theresa Rainford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Barrow CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Barrow , School Lane , Great Barrow , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7HW
Headteacher: Mr Paul Hudson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
iMap Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates , Barnhouse Lane , Great Barrow , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7JA
Headteacher: Ms Andrea Nelson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Waverton Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Common Lane , Waverton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 7QT
Headteacher: Mr Simon Talbot (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ashton Hayes Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Ashton Hayes , Chester
Postcode: CH3 8AB
Headteacher: Mr Jon Gilbert (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tarvin Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heath Drive , Tarvin , Chester
Postcode: CH3 8LS
Headteacher: Andrew Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tarvin Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heath Drive , Tarvin , Chester
Postcode: CH3 8LS
Headteacher: Andrew Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tattenhall Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chester Road , Tattenhall , Select
Postcode: CH3 9AH
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Bolton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Huxley CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Huxley , Chester
Postcode: CH3 9BH
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Gourley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Clutton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broxton Road , Clutton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 9ER
Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Farrow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Clutton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broxton Road , Clutton , Chester
Postcode: CH3 9ER
Headteacher: Mrs Zoe Carciero (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock House Dental Practice | ROCK HOUSE, VILLAGE ROAD, CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 7AS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Guilden Sutton Dental Practice | SUMMERFIELD ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 7SW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | White House Dental Practice | 55 CHESTER ROAD, HUNTINGTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 6BS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vicars Cross Dental Practice | 48 GREEN LANE, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 5LB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Tudor House Dental Surgery | 62 HIGH STREET, TARVIN, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 8JB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Tattenhall Dental | MEDWAY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, TATTENHALL, CHESTER, CH3 9PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Rg Sowerby And Partners | TARVIN HEALTH CENTRE, HALLFIELDS, TARVIN, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 8HB | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01928741410 |
| 2 | Waverton Branch Surgery | WAVERTON VILLAGE HALL, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CH3 7QT | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01244 335071 |
| 3 | Dr Rowland And Partners | WOMENS INSTITUTE HALL, LANE END FARM, ASHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 8BH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Heath Lane Medical Centre | HEATH LANE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 5UJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01244 563105 |
| 5 | The Village Surgeries Group | TATTENHALL VILLAGE SURGERY, RAVENSHOLME LANE, TATTENHALL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 9RE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01829 771588 |
| 6 | Farndon Health Centre | CHURCH LANE, FARNDON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 6QD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | HIGH STREET, TATTENHALL, CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 9PX | PHARMACY | Call 01829 771294 |
| 2 | Ian Littler Pharmacy | THE COBBLES, 28 HIGH STREET, TARVIN, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 8EE | PHARMACY | Call 01829 741880 |
| 3 | Heath Lane Pharmacy | HEATH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, HEATH LANE, BOUGHTON HEATH, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 5ST | PHARMACY | Call 01244 321269 |
| 4 | Vicars Cross Pharmacy | 58 GREEN LANE, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CH3 5LB | PHARMACY | Call 01244 341412 |
| 5 | Farndon Pharmacy | THE PHARMACY, HIGH STREET, FARNDON, CHESTER, CH3 6PT | PHARMACY | Call 01829 270364 |
| 6 | The Village Pharmacy | 12 THE PARADE, WAVERTON PARK, GUY LANE, CHESTER, CH3 7NX | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A I Vision Opticians | 64 GREEN LANE, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH3 5NU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £527,645 | 174 | £561,006 | 203 | £553,349 | 163 | £531,851 | 200 |
| Semi-detached | £319,132 | 184 | £318,288 | 191 | £312,320 | 161 | £301,044 | 203 |
| Terraced | £252,112 | 110 | £260,156 | 121 | £244,272 | 105 | £263,159 | 143 |
| Flats | £245,043 | 48 | £291,718 | 71 | £269,406 | 54 | £263,619 | 91 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M53 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.86
Average Driving Distance: 5.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1102
M53 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.09
Average Driving Distance: 7.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1102
M53 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.07
Average Driving Distance: 8.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
M56 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.62
Average Driving Distance: 9.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1102
M56 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.83
Average Driving Distance: 10.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 16
M56 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.67
Average Driving Distance: 13.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1102
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CH3 5 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH3 6 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH3 7 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH3 8 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH3 9 | Chester Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | H | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| C | H | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Farm Ice Cream | Leisure / Theme Parks | Leisure / Theme Park | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CH3 postal code is CHESTER followed by Tattenhall, and Vicars Cross.
The CH3 Postcode shares a border with CW6 (TARPORLEY, Kelsall, Bunbury), WA6 (FRODSHAM, Helsby, Kingsley), SY14 (MALPAS, Tilston, Threapwood), LL12 (WREXHAM, LLAY, GRESFORD), LL13 (WREXHAM, WREXHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PENLEY), CH2 (CHESTER, Upton, Elton), CH1 (CHESTER, Blacon, Saughall) and CH4 (CHESTER, SALTNEY, BROUGHTON).
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