Postcode report
CH65 5DY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cheshire West and Chester
About CH65 5DY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH65 5DY is a postcode in Central & Grange, Cheshire West and Chester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH65 5DY, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH65 5DY are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH65 5DY is based on Cheshire West and Chester 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,558 residents, 413 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 40% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near CH65 5DY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH65 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £134k from 26 rolling sales, down 11.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH65 5DY can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH65 5DY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CH65 5DY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CH65 5DY
Is CH65 5DY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH65 5DY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH65 5DY?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CH65 5DY?
LocaleIQ matched CH65 5DY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH65 5DY?
The latest median sold price is £134k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH65 5DY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.