Milton Street is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 3NF 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 Milton Street, Chester, CH1 3NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 3BL, CH1 3LZ, CH1 3NA, CH1 3DS, CH1 3ND, CH1 3AN, CH1 3NQ, CH1 3NP, CH1 3LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH1 3NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 38% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 21.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 31.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 40.2% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 19% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 14.9% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 43.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 96.8% | 4.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 89.4% | 84.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 84.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Street was 205.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Milton Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 58th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-02-29 | £238,051 |
| 54 Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-11 | £235,272 |
| 50 Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-11-23 | £235,245 |
| The Mill Hotel Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £12,000,000 | 2018-03-14 | £15,347,447 |
| 48 Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-03-14 | £187,264 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH1 3NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,942 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 | 414 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 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,331 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 | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,687 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 | 462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,733 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Vaults | 44 Egerton Street | 31 yd | |
| Fork and Flavour | 2, Corbridge House Seller Street | 102 yd | |
| City Spice | 27 City Road | 184 yd | |
| Gate of India | 25 City Road | 185 yd | |
| Bowling Green Court | Apartment 1, The Chester Classic Brook Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Parish Centre | Bowling Green Court Brook Street | 167 yd | |
| Olde Cottage Inn | 34 - 36 Brook Street | 179 yd | |
| The Cellar | 19 - 21 City Road | 191 yd | |
| Town Crier, 88th Street , Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | City Road Emporium, 30 - 32 City Road | 217 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Arms | 16 Crewe Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens kitchen | 40 Brook Street | 186 yd | |
| Pierogi Chester Limited | 44 Brook Street | 187 yd | |
| Karai Lounge | 10 Brookdale Place | 203 yd | |
| Brook St Grill Maker | 69 Brook Street | 209 yd | |
| Chester Charcoal Grill | 62 Brook Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 241 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 260 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 83 - 89 Foregate Street | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 329 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 22 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.