Hermitage Road is in Saughall, Chester and in Chester district. CH1 6AF is located in the Saughall & Mollington 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 Hermitage Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6AF 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. The area surrounding CH1 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51% | 47.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 27.3% | 28.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 51.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 54.5% | 50.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 18.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 23.8% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Road was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Saughall & Mollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hermitage Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington and the 161st lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Hermitage Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-15 | £429,188 |
| 172 Hermitage Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-10-21 | £248,155 |
| 157 Hermitage Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-04-10 | £347,074 |
| 186 Hermitage Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-02-12 | £286,000 |
| 166 Hermitage Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-12-22 | £328,745 |
CH1 6AF 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 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J H Godwin Primary School Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Church Road , Saughall CH1 6EP | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arches Community Primary School Saughall Road , Blacon CH1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Kipling Road , Blacon CH1 5UU | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 1,487 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltney Ferry C.P. School Saltney Ferry Road , Saltney Ferry CH4 0BN | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 4,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 196 Hermitage Road, Saughall | 180 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.