Deanery Close is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 4AU 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 Deanery Close, Chester, CH1 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 1BE, CH1 4BX, CH1 4BA, CH2 1AW, CH1 4AN, CH2 1AN, CH1 4BB, CH1 4AW, CH2 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH1 4AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH1 4AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 23.4% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 61.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 49% | 52.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4AU this area, 6.4% 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 7.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 64.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 89.5% | 88.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deanery Close was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deanery Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 406th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Deanery Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2021-06-28 | £411,052 |
| 9 Deanery Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-08-23 | £482,743 |
| 26 Deanery Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-10-02 | £570,369 |
| 14 Deanery Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2015-01-30 | £437,128 |
| 15 Deanery Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-11-29 | £421,066 |
CH1 4AU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH1 4AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Kipling Road , Blacon CH1 5UU | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 2,251 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 533 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness | Thrive, 53 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Zippy's Playworld | Unit 5, Grange Park Grange Road | 354 yd | |
| Space | Unit 6, Grange Park Grange Road | 373 yd | |
| Little Owl | The Little Owl Cousens Way, Bache | 487 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill At Upton | The Mill At Upton, 76 Liverpool Road, Upton | 724 yd | |
| Chichester Arms | 66 - 68 Garden Lane | 782 yd | |
| Halcyon Garden | 52 Garden Lane | 825 yd | |
| Cosmo's | Unit 6, Centurion Point Victoria Road | 837 yd | |
| Rileys | Centurion Point Victoria Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi's | 97 Garden Lane | 798 yd | |
| Garden Lane Pizza | 93 Garden Lane | 800 yd | |
| River Queen Takeaway | 75 - 77 Garden Lane | 812 yd | |
| Uni Kebab & Pizza | 69 Garden Lane | 826 yd | |
| Uni Chicken | 67 Garden Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Mill Lane, Upton | 671 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 63 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 147 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 | 447 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Bowmere Hospital (Closed) THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HEALTH PARK | grass pitches | 950 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.