Egerton Street is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 3NQ 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 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Egerton Street, Chester, CH1 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 3NP, CH1 3NR, CH1 3NL, CH1 3DS, CH1 3ND, CH1 3NJ, CH1 3BY, CH1 3DP, CH1 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH1 3NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 45.7% | 49.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 65% | 62.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 17.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 52% | 45.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 34.9% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 17.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 52.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.5% | 82.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 83.2% | 66.9% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 66.8% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Egerton Street was 373.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% higher than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Egerton Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 27th highest crime rate of 1,162 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 89 The Quarter Egerton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-30 | £156,089 |
| Apartment 96 The Quarter Egerton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-10-14 | £161,517 |
| Apartment 99 The Quarter Egerton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-10-14 | £166,147 |
| Apartment 98 The Quarter Egerton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-02-01 | £191,511 |
| Apartment 85 The Quarter Egerton Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2019-12-06 | £164,910 |
CH1 3NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH1 3NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,029 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 | 68 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Church Free School Murlain House , CH1 1QP | - not rated | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , Chester CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton St Paul's Nursery and Infant School Fosbrook Street , Boughton CH3 5BA | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Bank School Abbots Hayes , Liverpool Road CH2 1AB | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Cafe Bistro | 71 Brook Street | 122 yd | |
| Union Vaults | 44 Egerton Street | 124 yd | |
| Moss Coffee Ltd | 65 Brook Street | 127 yd | |
| Smash e licious | 76 Brook Street | 127 yd | |
| Fenugreek | 63 Brook Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Cottage Inn | 34 - 36 Brook Street | 104 yd | |
| St Werburghs Parish Centre | Bowling Green Court Brook Street | 121 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Arms | 16 Crewe Street | 192 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 94 Brook Street | 265 yd | |
| The Cellar | 19 - 21 City Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierogi Chester Limited | 44 Brook Street | 103 yd | |
| Kens kitchen | 40 Brook Street | 106 yd | |
| Chester Charcoal Grill | 62 Brook Street | 111 yd | |
| Brook St Grill Maker | 69 Brook Street | 125 yd | |
| Take me out | 76 Brook Street | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 138 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 250 yd | |
| Tesco | 40 - 44 Frodsham Street | 373 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 83 - 89 Foregate Street | 378 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 125 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 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.