City Road is in Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH1 3AE 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 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5AL, CH1 3AB, CH3 5BE, CH3 5BB, CH1 3AP, CH1 3AT, CH1 3AR, CH1 3BJ, CH1 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 3AE is primarily male, with 64.4% 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 | 42.6% | 35.6% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -15.4% |
| Male | 57.4% | 64.4% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 15.4% |
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 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 71.9% | 73.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 17.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 61% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 29.7% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3AE this area, 7.3% 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 2.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.3% | 25% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 51.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 85.5% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 83.8% | 76.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 77.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 432.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% higher than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 17th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 - 40 City Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-05-22 | £224,142 |
| Room Gf05 The Belgrave Hotel 61 City Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £59,950 | 2020-01-03 | £75,175 |
| Chantry House, 55 - 57 City Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £5,500,000 | 2019-12-30 | £6,930,675 |
| Room Gf08 The Belgrave Hotel, 61 City Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, a newly built property | £74,950 | 2019-11-21 | £94,215 |
| Room Gf11 The Belgrave Hotel, 61 City Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, a newly built property | £64,950 | 2019-11-18 | £81,645 |
CH1 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3AE 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,950 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 | 366 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 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 960 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Thai & Teppanyaki | 32 City Road | 0 yd | |
| The Yard | 26 City Road | 18 yd | |
| City Spice | 27 City Road | 42 yd | |
| Gate of India | 25 City Road | 45 yd | |
| The Old Harkers Arms | The Old Harkers Arms Russell Street | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Crier, 88th Street , Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | City Road Emporium, 30 - 32 City Road | 8 yd | |
| The Cellar | 19 - 21 City Road | 53 yd | |
| The Cornerhouse | The Cornerhouse, 4 - 8 City Road | 118 yd | |
| Cross Foxes | Cross Foxes, 21 - 25 Boughton | 160 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Arms | 16 Crewe Street | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caspian | 155 Foregate Street | 137 yd | |
| Chicoland | 7 Boughton | 140 yd | |
| Today Kebab | 3 Boughton | 140 yd | |
| Altieri | 33 Boughton | 169 yd | |
| On A Roll | 41 Boughton | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 213 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 83 - 89 Foregate Street | 347 yd | |
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 412 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 476 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.4% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.