Lache
Sycamore Drive, Lache, Chester
Lache Location within Cheshire
Population	5,760 (2011 Ward)[1]
OS grid reference	SJ385645
Unitary authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Ceremonial county	Cheshire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CHESTER
Postcode district	CH4
Dialling code	01244
Police	Cheshire
Fire	Cheshire
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	City of Chester
List of places UK England Cheshire 53°10′27″N 2°55′18″W / 53.174038°N 2.921545°W / 53.174038; -2.921545

The Lache (/leɪtʃ/ LAYTCH;^[2] sometimes simply Lache) is a housing estate in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, United Kingdom, with a population of around 10,000. It is located approximately 2 miles (3 km) southwest of the ancient city, with good local transport links en route to Saltney. The main streets are Cliveden Road, which runs through the centre of the estate, and Sycamore Drive. The area runs almost continuously into Westminster Park and Saltney.

Etymology

The etymology of the word Lache likely derives from the Old English word 'loecc, from an earlier word 'lacu' and meaning water. It therefore suggests The Lache was originally situated nearby to a body of water.^[3] There is another place in Cheshire called Shocklach which has a similar etymology.

Facilities

The Lache has two churches: St Mark's (Church of England) on St. Marks Road, and St. Clare's (Roman Catholic) on Downsfield Road. There are a number of shops including an off-licence, a hairdresser, a bakery, a food bank and a newsagent. There are two schools: Lache Primary School and St Clare's Catholic Primary, with a sports facility in between the two schools. There are also several playgroups, a local branch library, a large community centre and hall, and a youth club.

A new railway station has been proposed for The Lache.^{[citation needed]}

Politics

Local government

Lache forms part of the Cheshire West and Chester council area.

British Parliament

Lache is in the City of Chester parliamentary constituency and is represented by Samantha Dixon, who has held the seat since December 2022.^[4]