Northgate Row is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 2SA 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 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate Row, Chester, CH1 2SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 2HA, CH1 1LN, CH1 1LE, CH1 1LG, CH1 2BH, CH1 2BG, CH1 2LD, CH1 1NQ, CH1 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 2SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 55.2% | 9.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 54.7% | 44.8% | -9.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 2SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 53.4% | 68% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 15.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2SA this area, 7.4% 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 7.4% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 28.8% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 46.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 78.7% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 71% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 71% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 71.3% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate Row was 1773.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1471.7% higher than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 991.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 - 10 Northgate Row, Chester, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-08-30 | £205,928 |
The percentage of student residents living in CH1 2SA 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 | 158 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 108 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,885 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 | 834 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,618 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 | 2,076 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 | 3,261 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 | 204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hygge on the row | 8, Northgate Row East Northgate Street | 3 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 18 - 20 Northgate Street | 29 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 5 Northgate Street | 38 yd | |
| Heavens Up Turkish Bar And Bistro | 7A, Eastgate Row North Eastgate Street | 38 yd | |
| Shrub | 1 - 3, Eastgate Row North Eastgate Street | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosies Chester | 12 Northgate Street | 10 yd | |
| Boot Inn | 9, Eastgate Row North Eastgate Street | 43 yd | |
| Music Hall Tap | 1 - 3 Music Hall Passage | 54 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 2, Watergate Row North Watergate Street | 56 yd | |
| Dublin Packet | Dublin Packet, 27 Northgate Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Drink Well | 36 Northgate Street | 70 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 13 Bridge Street | 91 yd | |
| Millie's Cookies | 25, Grosvenor Shopping Centre | 162 yd | |
| Chester shawarma | 60 Northgate Street | 205 yd | |
| Jaunty Goat Coffee | 50a Bridge Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 38 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 - 20, Watergate Row North Watergate Street | 95 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Pepper Street | 281 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 314 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 83 - 89 Foregate Street | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 446 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Queen'S Park High School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 901 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.