CH1 6HX is in Shotwick, Chester and Chester district. CH1 6HX 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 Shotwick, Chester, CH1 6HX 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 6HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 45.9% | 52.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 47.4% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 30% | 41.8% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 44% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 55% | 53.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 0.9% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 43% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 88.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.3% | 90.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CH1 6HX was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% higher than the Saughall & Mollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CH1 6HX has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tralee Shotwick Village Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2020-09-17 | £229,194 |
| The Old Vicarage, Chester, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2008-12-19 | £1,152,468 |
| Westbrook, Chester, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2002-11-22 | £455,876 |
| The Old Vicarage, Chester, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2000-07-11 | £1,088,940 |
| The Old Vicarage, Chester, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 1997-12-12 | £992,231 |
CH1 6HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH1 6HX 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 | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Puddington Lane , Burton CH64 5SE | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Church Road , Saughall CH1 6EP | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capenhurst CofE Primary School Capenhurst Lane , Capenhurst CH1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealand C.P. School Farm Road , Sealand CH5 2HH | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plas Derwen Charmleys Lane , CH5 1EB | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ven. Edward Morgan R.C. Primary School Caernarfon Close , Shotton CH5 1AR | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queens Ferry C.P. School Queens Ferry Campus , Queen's Ferry CH5 1SE | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandycroft C.P. School Leaches Lane , Mancot CH5 2EH | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 503.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 501.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 500.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 500.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.