Durban Avenue is in Christleton, Chester and in Chester district. CH3 6AL is located in the Christleton & Huntington 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 Durban Avenue, Christleton, Chester, CH3 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 6AE, CH3 6BE, CH3 6BA, CH3 6AN, CH3 6AG, CH3 6AH, CH3 6AW, CH3 7AZ, CH3 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH3 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH3 6AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 23.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 60.7% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 56.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 32.9% | 10.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 CH3 6AL this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 50.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.5% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 95.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durban Avenue was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durban Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 568th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Durban Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2018-08-31 | £396,876 |
| 17 Durban Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-02-01 | £300,667 |
| 11 Durban Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-07-21 | £334,545 |
| 18 Durban Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2017-01-05 | £342,446 |
| 1 Durban Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-07-21 | £366,888 |
CH3 6AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christleton Primary School Quarry Lane , Christleton CH3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington Community Primary School Aldford Road , Huntington CH3 6EA | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 3,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 3,939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | The Old Trooper Whitchurch Road, Christleton | 264 yd | |
| Ring O Bells | Ring O Bells Village Road, Christleton | 402 yd | |
| Koow Coffee | White Walls Village Road, Christleton | 461 yd | |
| Cheshire Cat | The Cheshire Cat Whitchurch Road, Christleton | 600 yd | |
| The Rowton Poplars | Rowton Court Hotel Whitchurch Road, Rowton | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christleton Primary School QUARRY LANE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| The University Of Law (Chester) Christleton Hall Christleton Hall | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel) WHITCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Christleton Sports Centre VILLAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| King George'S Field (Christleton) KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS LITTLE HEATH | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.