Chester · CH3

EICR in CH3 (Boughton)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Boughton, Chester, Huntington, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon, including Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Christleton & Huntington, Gowy Rural. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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CH3 (Boughton) in a nutshell

CH3 covers Boughton, Chester, Huntington, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon, in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CH3

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Two councils in one district

CH3 is split between Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CH3 stretches across Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Christleton & Huntington, Farndon and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CH3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Chester homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Chester: 17.9% purpose-built flats, 2.4% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Chester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CH3 cover?

CH3 (Boughton, Chester, Huntington, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon) includes the wards of Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Christleton & Huntington, Farndon, Gowy Rural, Great Boughton, Sandstone, Tarvin & Kelsall, Tattenhall, Wrenbury (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CH3?

Neighbouring districts include CH2 (Backford), CH1 (Blacon), CH4 (Chester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CH3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CH3?

About 13,809 households and 32,095 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,112 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CH3 in?

CH3 sits in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Chester North and Neston, Chester South and Eddisbury, Runcorn and Helsby.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CH3 1
Areas covered
Boughton, Chester, Huntington, Mouldsworth, Tarvin, Tattenhall, Farndon 2
Active postcodes
1,112 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,809 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,095 2
Electoral wards
Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Christleton & Huntington, Farndon, Gowy Rural, Great Boughton, Sandstone, Tarvin & Kelsall, Tattenhall … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Chester North and Neston, Chester South and Eddisbury, Runcorn and Helsby 4
Local authority
Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester 4
Households privately renting (Chester built-up area)
21.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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