Abbots Terrace is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 4AZ is located in the Blacon 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 Abbots Terrace, Chester, CH1 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 4AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54% | 54.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46% | 45.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 4AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 41.8% | 50.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 20.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Terrace was 279.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.4% higher than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbots Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 43rd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Abbots Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-11-21 | £166,351 |
| 1 Abbots Terrace, Chester, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2004-04-05 | £193,566 |
| 3 Abbots Terrace, Chester, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1997-10-03 | £217,362 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,466 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 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Kipling Road , Blacon CH1 5UU | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arches Community Primary School Saughall Road , Blacon CH1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Owl | The Little Owl Cousens Way, Bache | 159 yd | |
| Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital | The Countess Of Chester Hospital, The Countess Of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road, Upton | 519 yd | |
| Total Fitness | Thrive, 53 Liverpool Road | 751 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 928 yd | |
| Now Food Centre | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill At Upton | The Mill At Upton, 76 Liverpool Road, Upton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Parkgate Road | 470 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Mill Lane, Upton | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blacon Pitch SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BLACON AVENUE | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| King George V Playing Field BLACON AVENUE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Bowmere Hospital (Closed) THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HEALTH PARK | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 750 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 | 801 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields SHELLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.