Brackendale is in Elton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 4PQ is located in the Gowy Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackendale, Elton, Chester, CH2 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 4PH, CH2 4LS, CH2 4PG, CH2 4LN, CH2 4PN, CH2 4PD, CH2 4PB, CH2 4LR, CH2 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH2 4PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 32.1% | 39.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 41% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.8% | 14.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 25.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.2% | 94.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackendale was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Gowy Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brackendale has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Brackendale, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-28 | £195,355 |
| 55 Brackendale, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-11-14 | £182,525 |
| 41 Brackendale, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2022-10-03 | £143,414 |
| 43 Brackendale, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-04-14 | £196,359 |
| 31 Brackendale, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-10-30 | £170,406 |
CH2 4PQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Primary School School Lane , Elton CH2 4LT | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn's Mill Primary School Denbigh Close , Helsby WA6 0ED | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School Bates Lane , Helsby WA6 9LN | 3out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School Manley Road , Alvanley WA6 9DD | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School Sherbourne Road , CH65 5EW | 4out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsby High School Chester Road , Helsby WA6 0HY | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Community Cafe | Elton Library, Elton Community Centre School Lane, Elton | 252 yd | |
| University Of Chester-Thorton Science Park | University Of Chester, Thornton Science Park Pool Lane, Ince | 936 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Encirc Glass Ltd Ash Road, Elton | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelwright Arms | Wheelwright Arms Ince Lane, Elton | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 10, Elton Shopping Precinct Ince Lane, Elton | 349 yd | |
| Jade Takeaway | 9 Ince Lane, Elton | 540 yd | |
| Flames Pizzaria and Grill | 5, Elton Shopping Precinct Ince Lane, Elton | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elton Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 258 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.