Cranleigh Crescent is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 5DR 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 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, CH1 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 5DP, CH1 4DB, CH1 5DA, CH1 4BL, CH1 4BG, CH1 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH1 5DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 34.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 41.2% | 47.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 38.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 18.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 17.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 34.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.8% | 91.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranleigh Crescent was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranleigh Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 433rd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-12-08 | £246,018 |
| 37 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-09-03 | £191,700 |
| 14 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-10-30 | £240,862 |
| 31 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2020-09-30 | £299,180 |
| 1 Cranleigh Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-08-29 | £257,332 |
CH1 5DR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH1 5DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,147 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 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Kipling Road , Blacon CH1 5UU | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arches Community Primary School Saughall Road , Blacon CH1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Point Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 792 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 439 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 711 yd | |
| Now Food Centre | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 711 yd | |
| Total Fitness | Thrive, 53 Liverpool Road | 723 yd | |
| Dee Dee's Cafe | Unit 7, Chester Retail Park Old Seals Way | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Arms | 66 - 68 Garden Lane | 812 yd | |
| Halcyon Garden | 52 Garden Lane | 909 yd | |
| Mill At Upton | The Mill At Upton, 76 Liverpool Road, Upton | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi's | 97 Garden Lane | 801 yd | |
| Garden Lane Pizza | 93 Garden Lane | 827 yd | |
| River Queen Takeaway | 75 - 77 Garden Lane | 880 yd | |
| Uni Kebab & Pizza | 69 Garden Lane | 922 yd | |
| Uni Chicken | 67 Garden Lane | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Parkgate Road | 766 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Chester Retail Park Old Seals Way | 832 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 33 Greyhound Park Road | 914 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1a Greyhound Park Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Mill Lane, Upton | 1,057 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 | 577 yd |
| Blacon Pitch SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BLACON AVENUE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| King George V Playing Field BLACON AVENUE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Deva Stadium SEALAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Braventis Gym ARTHUR STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chester) DEVA RETAIL CENTRE DEVA RETAIL CENTRE STENDALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Playing Fields SHELLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Bowmere Hospital (Closed) THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HEALTH PARK | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.