Gladstone Road is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 4BZ 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 Gladstone Road, Chester, CH1 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 4DD, CH1 4BY, CH1 4DF, CH1 4BS, CH1 4EY, CH1 4EQ, CH1 4HL, CH1 4BN, CH1 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 4BZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.9% of the population 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% | 60.9% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 9.9% |
| Male | 46% | 39.1% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -9.9% |
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 4BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.6% 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 | 69.4% | 72.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 20.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) 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 | 57.5% | 53.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 37.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4BZ this area, 3.5% 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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 43.5% | 38.6% | -4.9% | 16.9% | 21.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 44.1% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 92% | 86.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 91.5% | 85.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Road was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gladstone Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Blacon and the 194th highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gladstone Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-02-26 | £225,419 |
| 41 Gladstone Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2025-09-12 | £214,597 |
| 33 Gladstone Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-06-24 | £267,646 |
| 37 Gladstone Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-04-29 | £267,876 |
| 21 Gladstone Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2022-01-21 | £216,600 |
CH1 4BZ 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 student residents living in CH1 4BZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,443 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 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant School Cheyney Road , CH1 4BR | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CofE Junior School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | - not rated | 472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield County Junior School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield County Infant School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 2out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 354 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Bank School Abbots Hayes , Liverpool Road CH2 1AB | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Merton House School Abbot's Park , CH1 4BD | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete`s Cafe | 54 Garden Lane | 331 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 393 yd | |
| Now Food Centre | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 393 yd | |
| THE BOUVERIE | 51 - 53 Garden Lane | 405 yd | |
| Garden Social | 40 Catherine Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Arms | 66 - 68 Garden Lane | 235 yd | |
| Halcyon Garden | 52 Garden Lane | 331 yd | |
| Telfords Warehouse | Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf Raymond Street | 585 yd | |
| Cosmo's | Unit 6, Centurion Point Victoria Road | 745 yd | |
| Liverpool Arms | The Liverpool Arms, 79 Northgate Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi's | 97 Garden Lane | 209 yd | |
| Garden Lane Pizza | 93 Garden Lane | 241 yd | |
| River Queen Takeaway | 75 - 77 Garden Lane | 301 yd | |
| Uni Kebab & Pizza | 69 Garden Lane | 347 yd | |
| Uni Chicken | 67 Garden Lane | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Chester Retail Park Old Seals Way | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 740 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Bumpers Lane | 823 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1a Greyhound Park Road | 861 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Hartford Way | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Chester (Chester Campus) CRAIGSIDE CRAIGSIDE EXTON PARK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Braventis Gym ARTHUR STREET | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Deva Stadium SEALAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chester) DEVA RETAIL CENTRE DEVA RETAIL CENTRE STENDALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.