Kent Road is in Newton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 1PY is located in the Newton & Hoole 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 Kent Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 1PZ, CH2 1PX, CH2 1JP, CH2 1PW, CH2 1PQ, CH2 1PT, CH2 1PJ, CH2 1PS, CH2 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH2 1PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.4% | 53.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 46.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 40% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 31.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 18% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.6% | 48.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 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 CH2 1PY this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 28.4% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 26.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.8% | 87.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 90.3% | 91.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Road was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Newton & Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kent Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Newton & Hoole and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Kent Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-12-19 | £310,000 |
| 47 Kent Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,550 | 2025-11-21 | £214,544 |
| 53 Kent Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2025-08-04 | £210,057 |
| 63 Kent Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-02-21 | £137,500 |
| 57 Kent Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-31 | £128,837 |
CH2 1PY 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 CH2 1PY 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%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Junior School Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield County Infant School Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Community Cafe | 91 Kingsway | 247 yd | |
| Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito | 86 Weston Grove, Upton | 802 yd | |
| Cafe Number One | 76 Weston Grove, Upton | 802 yd | |
| Oaklands Hotel | 93 Hoole Road | 965 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Cafe | All Saints Church Vicarage Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County Sports Club | Cheshire County Sports Club Plas Newton Lane | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 57 Kingsway | 215 yd | |
| Jeffs of Kingsway | 97 Kingsway | 269 yd | |
| Kam Xin | 90 Weston Grove, Upton | 802 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 Weston Grove, Upton | 813 yd | |
| Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove | Unit 1 Weston Grove, Upton | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 4 Weston Grove, Upton | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Sports Pitches Kingsway | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Kingsway High School (Closed) Kingsway | 362 yd | |
| Upton-By-Chester High School ST. JAMES AVENUE | 633 yd | |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Mill View School WEALSTONE LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Cheshire County Sports Club CHESHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB CHESHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB MANNINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 786 yd |
| Wealstone Lane Playing Field WEALSTONE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 84.4% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.