Tarvin Road is in Chester and in Chester district. CH3 5DJ is located in the Chester City & the Garden Quarter 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 Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5DH, CH3 5DN, CH3 5UF, CH3 5UG, CH3 5DL, CH3 5DW, CH3 5UD, CH3 5DB, CH3 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH3 5DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH3 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 53.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 33.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 45.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 47.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 95.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 84.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 84.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarvin Road was 132.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarvin Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 135th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-08 | £166,546 |
| 21 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-04-01 | £250,986 |
| 7 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-30 | £210,120 |
| 17 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-08-27 | £286,913 |
| 5 Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2019-12-13 | £207,702 |
CH3 5DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CH3 5DJ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Monkey Play Limited | 31 Christleton Road | 57 yd | |
| Campbell Hall Homeless Drop In | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 146 yd | |
| Soul Kitchen | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 146 yd | |
| The Fenix Cafe | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 146 yd | |
| Enchanted Patisserie | 131 Christleton Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Inn | The Mount Inn The Mount | 117 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 148 yd | |
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 342 yd | |
| The Cherry Orchard | Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane | 366 yd | |
| The Little Oak | 99 - 101 Boughton | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Boys Kebab | 124 Christleton Road | 427 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 132 Christleton Road | 451 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 136 Christleton Road | 463 yd | |
| On A Roll | 41 Boughton | 650 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 71 Boughton | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 650 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 957 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Bishops Blue Coat C Of E High School VAUGHANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 981 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.