Lache
{{other uses}}
{{More citations needed|date=April 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2016}}
{{infobox UK place|
| country = England
| coordinates = {{coord|53.174038|-2.921545|display=inline,title}}
| official_name = Lache
| population = 5,760
| population_ref = (2011 Ward){{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/lache-e05008681#sthash.5jD3Zciy.dpbs|title=Ward population 2011|accessdate=28 May 2015}}
| os_grid_reference = SJ385645
| map_type = Cheshire
| unitary_england = Cheshire West and Chester
| lieutenancy_england = Cheshire
| region = North West England
| post_town = CHESTER
| postcode_district = CH4
| postcode_area = CH
| dial_code = 01244
| constituency_westminster = City of Chester
| static_image_name = Sycamore Drive, Lache.JPG
| static_image_caption = Sycamore Drive, Lache, Chester
}}
The Lache ({{IPAc-en|l|eɪ|tʃ}} {{Respell|LAYTCH}};{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgMKTcGNF8M|title=the backies community litter pick|via=YouTube|date=6 September 2020|accessdate=6 April 2022}} 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 {{convert|2|mi|0}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Hansen |first=Richard |date=2021-05-08 |title=How Chester's different neighbourhoods got their names |url=https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/how-chesters-different-neighbourhoods-names-20539835 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=CheshireLive |language=en}} 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|date=December 2022}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63825130|title=Chester by-election: Labour hold seat in Rishi Sunak's first electoral test|publisher=BBC News|date=2 December 2022|access-date=2 December 2022}}
Notes
{{reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014437/http://www.upmystreet.com/local/my-neighbours/neighbourhood-profile/l/CH4+8EY.html Socio-economic profile of the Lache area]
{{Cheshire-geo-stub}}