Tarvin Road is in Christleton, Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH3 7HN 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 Tarvin Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH3 7HN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH3 7HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 26.3% | 28.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 57.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 3.2% | -7.8% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) 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 | 59% | 63.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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.
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 3.2% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 50.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.8% | 92.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarvin Road was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarvin Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 714.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Lodge Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2011-08-05 | £1,485,501 |
CH3 7HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 50 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Arrowcroft Road , Guilden Sutton CH3 7ES | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow CofE Primary School Barrow , School Lane CH3 7HW | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton Primary School Quarry Lane , Christleton CH3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickle Trafford Village School School Lane , Mickle Trafford CH2 4EF | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,126 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 | 3,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMap Centre Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates , Barnhouse Lane CH3 7JA | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 4,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicars Cross Golf Club | Vicars Cross Golf Club Tarvin Road, Littleton | 27 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowy Subway | Esso Tarvin Road, Christleton | 2 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vicars Cross Golf Club TARVIN ROAD | golf | 29 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.