Tarvin Road is in Boughton, Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH3 5ND is located in the Great Boughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarvin Road, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5JF, CH3 5EE, CH3 5NF, CH3 5JG, CH3 5NG, CH3 5EF, CH3 5ES, CH3 5JE, CH3 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH3 5ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52% | 49.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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% | 35.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 43.2% | 48.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 16.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 36% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 93.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 94.6% | 90.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarvin Road was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.1% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarvin Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 96th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £8,500,000 | 2013-12-19 | £12,488,555 |
CH3 5ND 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,698 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 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNGRY COW @ THE BRIDGE INN | Bridge Inn, 111 Tarvin Road | 75 yd | |
| Around the Table | 38 Boughton Hall Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Boughton Hall | Boughton Hall Filkins Lane | 372 yd | |
| Enchanted Patisserie | 131 Christleton Road | 427 yd | |
| The Peacock | 158 Christleton Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Hall Cricket Club | Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club Boughton Hall Avenue | 343 yd | |
| The Cherry Orchard | Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane | 399 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | The Mount Inn The Mount | 642 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 673 yd | |
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 136 Christleton Road | 455 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 132 Christleton Road | 456 yd | |
| Fat Boys Kebab | 124 Christleton Road | 456 yd | |
| Sun Do | 32 Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton | 469 yd | |
| Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar | 50 Green Lane, Great Boughton | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Oldfield Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 yd |
| Thackeray Drive Playing Fields THACKERAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.