Northgate Street is in Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH1 2HQ is located in the Chester City & the Garden Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 2HT, CH1 2JQ, CH1 2AR, CH1 2JA, CH1 2AH, CH1 2JG, CH1 2AW, CH1 2AD, CH1 2AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 2HQ is primarily male, with 61.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 38.3% | -12.4% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 61.7% | 12.4% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH1 2HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.9% | 55% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 23.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 39.9% | -11.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 44.1% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CH1 2HQ this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.9% | 18.8% | -6.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.7% | 86.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 81.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 81.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate Street was 426.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.8% higher than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 249.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion House, 77 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2023-02-14 | £2,068,479 |
| 63 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £281,100 | 2022-12-15 | £286,968 |
| Folliott House, 53 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-07-27 | £314,259 |
| Centurion House, 77 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £3,317,481 | 2015-03-27 | £4,680,018 |
CH1 2HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CH1 2HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 186 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 115 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 355 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Jules | 71 Northgate Street | 12 yd | |
| Pied Bull | 57 Northgate Street | 16 yd | |
| The Kitchen | Storyhouse Hunter Street | 33 yd | |
| Red Lion | The Red Lion, 59 Northgate Street | 36 yd | |
| Augusto Pizzeria | 61 - 63 Northgate Street | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House (Chester) Ltd | The Coach And Horses, 39 Northgate Street | 12 yd | |
| JAX@CH1 ltd | 100 Northgate Street | 32 yd | |
| Shropshire Arms | The Shropshire Arms, 45 Northgate Street | 61 yd | |
| Northgates by Fresh Pots Food House | 70 - 72 Northgate Street | 69 yd | |
| Liverpool Arms | The Liverpool Arms, 79 Northgate Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood Bakehouse | 108 Northgate Street | 37 yd | |
| Go Fresco | 86 Northgate Street | 45 yd | |
| Subway | 84 Northgate Street | 49 yd | |
| Chip'd | 124 Northgate Street | 68 yd | |
| The Sunrise Patisserie | 6 Rufus Court | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 273 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 - 20, Watergate Row North Watergate Street | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 347 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| University Of Chester (Chester Campus) CRAIGSIDE CRAIGSIDE EXTON PARK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
| Braventis Gym ARTHUR STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.