George Street is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 3EQ 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 George Street, Chester, CH1 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 3HS, CH1 3ER, CH1 3EA, CH1 3HY, CH1 3HZ, CH2 2BD, CH1 2JG, CH1 4DS, CH1 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 3EQ, 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 3EQ, 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 3EQ 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 George Street was 2048.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1623.3% higher than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
George Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Blacon and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1147.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room 66 Trinity Hall George Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2025-11-10 | £32,370 |
| Room 65 Trinity Hall George Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2025-09-17 | £32,403 |
| Room 1 Trinity Hall George Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £29,500 | 2025-01-09 | £29,530 |
| Room 63 Trinity Hall George Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-08-08 | £62,313 |
| Room 49 Trinity Hall George Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-08-08 | £62,313 |
The percentage of student residents living in CH1 3EQ 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 | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Street County Infant School Egerton Street , CH1 3ND | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CofE Junior School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant School Cheyney Road , CH1 4BR | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University Church Free School Murlain House , CH1 1QP | - not rated | 645 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,047 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 | 245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 738 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Bank School Abbots Hayes , Liverpool Road CH2 1AB | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollicini | 2 Abbey Green | 167 yd | |
| Pronto pasta bar | 3, Rufus Court Abbey Green | 171 yd | |
| FIKA | 2 City Walls | 180 yd | |
| High coffee bar | 9, Rufus Court Abbey Green | 183 yd | |
| Barista's Coffee | Chester Bus Interchange Gorse Stacks | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys | Centurion Point Victoria Road | 173 yd | |
| Liverpool Arms | The Liverpool Arms, 79 Northgate Street | 223 yd | |
| JAX@CH1 ltd | 100 Northgate Street | 224 yd | |
| Cosmo's | Unit 6, Centurion Point Victoria Road | 237 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 64 Frodsham Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunrise Patisserie | 6 Rufus Court | 187 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Sumner House, 1B Delamere Street | 198 yd | |
| Chip'd | 124 Northgate Street | 203 yd | |
| Neighbourhood Bakehouse | 108 Northgate Street | 218 yd | |
| Blue lagoon | 15 Upper Northgate Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 198 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 213 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 290 yd | |
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 842 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 | 861 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 919 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.8% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.