CH3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CH3 district covers Tattenhall, Christleton and Waverton, Malpas. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in CH3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from CH3 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Liverpool: 70 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in CH3
- Ashton Hayes Primary School · CH3 8AB · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 22% in England
- Boughton Heath Academy · CH3 5RW · Outstanding (2024) · Top 8% in England
- Cherry Grove Primary School · CH3 5EG · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 34% in England
- Christleton Primary School · CH3 7AY · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 39% in England
- Clutton Church of England Primary School · CH3 9ER · Good (2022)
- Farndon Primary School · CH3 6QP · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 22% in England
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School · CH3 7ES · Remains Outstanding (2024) · Top 7% in England
- Huntington Community Primary School · CH3 6EA · Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
- Huxley CofE Primary School · CH3 9BH · Inadequate (2022)
- Oldfield Primary School · CH3 5LB · Remains Good (Concerns) (2023)
- Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School · CH3 6EG · Remains Good (2022) · Top 22% in England
- Tarvin Primary School · CH3 8LS · Remains Good (2023) · Top 24% in England
Secondary schools in CH3
- Christleton High School · CH3 7AD · Good (2024) · Top 15% in England
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School · CH3 5XF · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 28% in England
Fee-paying schools in CH3
- Abbey Gate College · CH3 6EN · Inspected by ISI
- iMap Centre · CH3 7JA · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in CH3
- Sandy Bears Nursery and Pre School · CH3 9PX · Good (Ofsted)
- Thrive Cotton Lane · CH3 7PZ · Good (Ofsted)
- CEPD at Waverton · CH3 7QT
- Christleton Pre-School · CH3 6AH · Good (Ofsted)
- Guilden Sutton Day Nursery · CH3 7EX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Guilden Sutton Pre-school · CH3 7SW · Good (Ofsted)
- Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Limited · CH3 7QN · Good (Ofsted)
- Waverton Pre School · CH3 7QT · Good (Ofsted)
- CEPD at Boughton Heath · CH3 5RW
- Huntington Under 5's Preschool · CH3 6DB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CH3
- Heath Lane Medical Centre · CH3 5UJ
Neighbourhoods in CH3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CH3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston, Tattenhall & Duddon | 20% | £405k | Very low | 32 min |
| Christleton, Guilden Sutton & Waverton | 16% | £407k | Very low | 10 min |
| Boughton Heath & Huntington | 15% | £320k | Very low | 14 min |
| Churton, Farndon & Malpas | 14% | £350k | Very low | 21 min |
| Kelsall, Tarvin & Ashton Hayes | 11% | £370k | Very low | 9 min |
| Chester Boughton East | 10% | £272k | Low | 6 min |
| Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow | 5% | £265k | Very low | 20 min |
| Vicars Cross & Hoole East | 5% | £345k | Very low | 9 min |
| Chester Boughton West & Hoole | 3% | £202k | Very high | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the CH3 postcode?
CH3 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Tattenhall, Christleton and Waverton, Malpas, with 1,112 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CH3?
The typical home price across CH3's neighbourhoods is £350k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CH3?
14 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a CH3 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from CH3?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Liverpool 70 minutes.