Station Road is in Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH1 3DR 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 Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 3AD, CH1 3DF, CH1 3BU, CH1 3DD, CH1 3DE, CH1 3BD, CH1 3DU, CH1 3DB, CH1 3BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 3DR is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 39.6% | 42.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 60.4% | 57.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 3DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.4% 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 | 75.8% | 74.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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 (88.1%) 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 | 58.7% | 49.4% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3DR 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 21.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.2% | 83% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 79.6% | 74.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 74.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 550.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.9% higher than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 14th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 The Old Post Office Station Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-29 | £239,953 |
| Flat 26 The Old Post Office Station Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-07 | £178,803 |
| Flat 17 The Old Post Office Station Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,750 | 2018-11-02 | £207,860 |
| Flat 33 The Old Post Office Station Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2018-01-22 | £60,449 |
| Flat 22 The Old Post Office Station Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-07-20 | £94,278 |
CH1 3DR 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 3DR 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,327 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 1,925 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 | 2,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 821 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafexpress | Chester Railway Station Station Road | 105 yd | |
| Costa | Chester Railway Station Station Road | 105 yd | |
| Live Rooms | Homer House Station Road | 158 yd | |
| Chester Pizza | 133 Brook Street | 174 yd | |
| The Deva Tap | 121 Brook Street | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 94 Brook Street | 158 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Arms | 16 Crewe Street | 185 yd | |
| Town Crier, 88th Street , Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | City Road Emporium, 30 - 32 City Road | 377 yd | |
| Olde Cottage Inn | 34 - 36 Brook Street | 394 yd | |
| The Cellar | 19 - 21 City Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLAWA BAKERY CHESTER LTD | 139 Brook Street | 169 yd | |
| City Kebab And Pizza House | 78 Brook Street | 298 yd | |
| Take me out | 76 Brook Street | 302 yd | |
| Tasty China | 105 Brook Street | 302 yd | |
| Chester Charcoal Grill | 62 Brook Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 335 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 360 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 499 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 516 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.