Vicars Cross Road, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5YE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH3 5YE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63% of the population 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	65.6%	63%	-2.6%	51.0%	12.0%
Male	34.4%	37%	2.6%	49.0%	-12.0%

Partnership Status

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	9.6%	12.5%	2.9%	37.9%	-25.4%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	27.9%	-1.4%	44.2%	-16.3%
Separated	4.5%	8.1%	3.6%	2.2%	5.9%
Divorced	15.9%	18.4%	2.5%	9.1%	9.3%
Widowed	40.8%	33.1%	-7.7%	6.1%	27.0%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (48.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	7.6%	13.8%	6.2%	48.4%	-34.6%
Good health	31.8%	34.8%	3.0%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	40.8%	36.2%	-4.6%	12.7%	23.5%
Bad health	14.6%	9.4%	-5.2%	4.0%	5.4%
Very bad health	5.1%	5.8%	0.7%	1.2%	4.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 CH3 5YE this area, 41.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	56.7%	41.2%	-15.5%	18.2%	23.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4.5%	8.8%	4.3%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.3%	8.1%	-0.2%	13.4%	-5.3%
Apprenticeship	7%	14%	7.0%	5.3%	8.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.5%	2.9%	-1.6%	16.9%	-14.0%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	19.1%	7.6%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	7.6%	5.9%	-1.7%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.7%	94.2%	-4.5%	81.4%	12.8%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.4% 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	96.2%	88.4%	-7.8%	83.2%	5.2%
European Union	0.6%	4.3%	3.7%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	4.3%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	89.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.5%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.1%	76.7%	-8.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
No passport held	26.8%	13.5%	13.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	10.9%	37.2%	-26.3%
Christian	80.4%	46.2%	34.2%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Vicars Cross Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicars Cross Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CH3 5YE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vicars Cross Road are based on 56 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheshire West And Chester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vicars Cross Road, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5YE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH3 5YE

Average Price
£322,642

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,642

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicars Cross Road

Average Price
£312,578

Semi-Detached
£345,996

Terraced
£283,824

Detached
£397,044

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£122

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicars Cross Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Grove House Marlborough Court Vicars Cross Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2006-08-01	£331,132

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH3 5YE

Employment

CH3 5YE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 CH3 5YE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 82% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Employee	5
Other	4
Part-Time Employee	4
Self-Employed	3
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,932 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG	3out of 4	519 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB	- not rated	699 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB	3out of 4	699 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldfield County Junior School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB	- not rated	699 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB	3out of 4	739 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,202 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	1,202 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB	- not rated	1,996 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE	3out of 4	2,050 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE	- not rated	2,195 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR	- not rated	836 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR	- not rated	839 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX	3out of 4	1,559 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ	- not rated	1,646 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ	- not rated	2,310 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
HUNGRY COW @ THE BRIDGE INN	Bridge Inn, 111 Tarvin Road	261 yd
Around the Table	38 Boughton Hall Avenue	310 yd
Boughton Hall	Boughton Hall Filkins Lane	393 yd
The Peacock	158 Christleton Road	544 yd
Enchanted Patisserie	131 Christleton Road	598 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boughton Hall Cricket Club	Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club Boughton Hall Avenue	314 yd
The Cherry Orchard	Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane	561 yd
The Mount Inn	The Mount Inn The Mount	867 yd
Spital Vaults	Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk	912 yd
LOCK VAULTS HOOLE	29 Hoole Lane	1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Do	32 Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton	228 yd
Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar	50 Green Lane, Great Boughton	538 yd
Sea Breeze	136 Christleton Road	579 yd
Pizza Hut	132 Christleton Road	584 yd
Fat Boys Kebab	124 Christleton Road	594 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE	grass pitches	320 yd
Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD	grass pitches	518 yd
Oldfield Primary School GREEN LANE	grass pitches	703 yd
Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE	grass pitches	728 yd
Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE	grass pitches	815 yd
Thackeray Drive Playing Fields THACKERAY DRIVE	grass pitches	890 yd
Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET	health and fitness suite	1,083 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.