Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CH3 postcode area, covering Chester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£244,423
Median price
£235,000
5-year trend
+95.9%
Total sales
19,813
The CH3 area has 958 individual postcodes with 19,813 registered sales. Prices are +38.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Chester. The five-year price movement is +95.9%.
A historic walled city with Roman origins, a premium housing market within commuter distance of Liverpool and Manchester, and excellent schools.
🚆 Main station
Chester
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
🏫 Notable school
The King's School Chester
With an average of £244,423, CH3 is a mid-range area, +38.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 19,813 recorded sales across 958 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CH3 is +95.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CH3 5PL
£86,597 avg · 149 sales
CH3 5XS
£107,189 avg · 141 sales
CH3 5BG
£331,573 avg · 128 sales
CH3 9PU
£213,267 avg · 122 sales
CH3 5YF
£186,948 avg · 119 sales
CH3 6DL
£132,874 avg · 119 sales
CH3 6DZ
£130,673 avg · 111 sales
CH3 5DU
£119,140 avg · 104 sales
CH3 5NE
£228,240 avg · 97 sales
This CH3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CH3 postcode area is £244,423, based on 19,813 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Chester.
Properties in CH3 average £244,423, which is +38.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
CH3 is +38.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 958 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in CH3 have moved +95.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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