Kitchen Street is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 4JH 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 Kitchen Street, Chester, CH1 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 4LE, CH1 4LA, CH1 4LN, CH1 4JL, CH1 4LZ, CH1 4LW, CH1 4JB, CH1 4LL, CH1 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH1 4JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 43.7% | 49% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 56.3% | 51% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.9% 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 | 80.8% | 72.9% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 35.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 57.4% | 49.6% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 4JH this area, 4.4% 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 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 10.9% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 59.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 94% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86% 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% | 86% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 86% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchen Street was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kitchen Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 220th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kitchen Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-06-30 | £184,867 |
| 10 Kitchen Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-11-09 | £172,059 |
| 12 Kitchen Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-11-09 | £189,265 |
| 8 Kitchen Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-11-09 | £172,059 |
| 4 Kitchen Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-06-01 | £165,566 |
CH1 4JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 192 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,650 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 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 2,156 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 | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School Boundary Lane , Saltney CH4 8LN | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's R.C. Primary School High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Racecourse | Chester Racecourse Watergate Square | 279 yd | |
| Chester Racecourse Race Meetings | Chester Racecourse Watergate Square | 279 yd | |
| Blinkers Brunch Bar | 1 Stanley Street | 309 yd | |
| The Henry Potts | 85 Watergate Street | 344 yd | |
| St Peters Cafe | St Peters Church Watergate Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfords Warehouse | Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf Raymond Street | 386 yd | |
| BEER HEROES | 26 Watergate Street | 517 yd | |
| Liquor and Co | 31, Watergate Row South Watergate Street | 570 yd | |
| Providence Gin | 9 Watergate Street | 611 yd | |
| Shropshire Arms | The Shropshire Arms, 45 Northgate Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South View High Fry | 10 South View Road | 393 yd | |
| nicks wok & fish bar | 8 Sealand Road | 460 yd | |
| Chester shawarma | 60 Northgate Street | 659 yd | |
| Cactus Drink Well | 36 Northgate Street | 670 yd | |
| Go Fresco | 86 Northgate Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 14 - 20, Watergate Row North Watergate Street | 601 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Pepper Street | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Hartford Way | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 261 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Chester Golf Club CURZON PARK NORTH | golf | 650 yd |
| Braventis Gym ARTHUR STREET | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 997 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.