The postcode CH3 5RU is located in Cheshire West and Chester It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CH3 5RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CH3 5RU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CH3 5RU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to CH3 5RU is Reeves Road which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Belgrave Road and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Chester Rail Station, 1.83 km away.
The closest primary school to CH3 5RU (for ages 11 and under) is Boughton Heath Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 21, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of CH3 5RU is DAVIDSON'S and is 2.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 26, 2012. The nearest takeaway food is available from FARLEY HOUSE and is 2.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 19, 2015.
Residents reported an average download speed of 32.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CH3 5RU is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Western Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CH3 5RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CH3 5RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CH3 5RU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CH3 5RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 287 m | |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 537 m |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 676 m |
| Dee Banks School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 16, 2016) | 987 m |
| Oldfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Christleton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2014) | 1.44 km |
| Maple Grove School | Special school | 5-16 | 1.46 km | |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Christleton High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 6, 2014) | 1.69 km |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.78 km | |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 1.84 km |
| Queen's Park High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 1.89 km |
| Chester International School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 1.89 km |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children | Special school | 4-19 | 2.36 km | |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 2.39 km |
| The Catholic High School, Chester | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.39 km |
| Newton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 2.41 km |
| The Firs School | Independent school | 2-11 | 2.61 km | |
| The Queen's School | Independent school | 5-18 | 2.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CH3 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLYGOWAN FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2017 | 982 m | |
| Cottontails | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 1.3 km | |
| BALLYALLOLY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2014 | 1.93 km | |
| FARLEY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2015 | 2.02 km | |
| PIZZAGIRL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2014 | 2.02 km | |
| S GIBSON'S FAMILY BUTCHERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2021 | 2.02 km | |
| Vivo Essentials | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2017 | 2.02 km | |
| Mauds Ice Cream/Scoops and Shakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2017 | 2.1 km | |
| Wineflair | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 2.1 km | |
| MOTHER HUBBERT'S NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| CRAIGS NEWSAGENTS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 2.13 km | |
| DAVIDSON'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2012 | 2.13 km | |
| ALEXANDER DICKSON PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2014 | 2.13 km | |
| BALLYGOWAN COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 13, 2011 | 2.13 km | |
| Pharaoh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 13, 2019 | 2.13 km | |
| LILY'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2017 | 2.16 km | |
| THE ROUNDABOUT BAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2014 | 2.16 km | |
| Springmount Farm Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 2.24 km | |
| Spar Ballygowan Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| Moneyrea Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 6, 2021 | 2.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CH3 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Belgrave Road | 66 m | |
| Belgrave Road | 82 m | |
| Belgrave Road | 187 m | |
| Moorcroft Avenue | 218 m | |
| Belgrave Road | 221 m | |
| Railway Station | 1.84 km | |
| Archway House | 1.9 km | |
| Foregate Street | 1.93 km | |
| Chester Rail Station | 1.83 km | |
| Chester Rail Station | 1.91 km | |
| Bache Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 16.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 43.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 43.51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CH3 5RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Gallows Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Bellevue Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Gamon's Rough | 3.14 km | |
| Gowy Gorse | 3.42 km | |
| Half Moon Plantation | 3.78 km | |
| Eccleston Hill | 3.91 km | |
| Crook of Dee | 4.51 km | |
| Sealion Pool | 4.57 km | |
| The Dale | Valley | 4.7 km |
| Gorse Hill | 4.72 km | |
| Waverton Gorse | 4.76 km | |
| Horse Pasture | 4.77 km | |
| Butter Hill | 4.92 km | |
| Ferma Wood | 4.96 km | |
| Saighton Gorse | 5.06 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CH3 5RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 34.5 Mbps | 32.4 Mbps | 59.82 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.5 Mbps | 6.3 Mbps | 19.04 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25.1 | 3.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 38.8 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CH3 5RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.18711700 |
| Longitude | -2.85783200 |
| OS Easting | 342776 |
| OS Northing | 0365902 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
City of Chester |
| Electoral Ward | Great Boughton |
| Local Authority District | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cheshire and Warrington Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cheshire and Warrington |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000050 |
| Travel To Work Area | Chester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Western Cheshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Cheshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Chester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33007324 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 041 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 041A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |