Whitchurch Road is in Hatton Heath, Chester and in Chester district. CH3 9AU is located in the Farndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eddisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitchurch Road, Hatton Heath, Chester, CH3 9AU 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. However, the area surrounding CH3 9AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents 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 | 51% | 53.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49% | 46.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 33.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 48% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 14.9% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 62.6% | 59.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 29% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9AU this area, 8% 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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 12.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitchurch Road was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% higher than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitchurch Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 394th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore House Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £1,395,000 | 2023-07-21 | £1,487,620 |
| The Groves Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-01 | £498,197 |
| Bridge Cottage Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-06-21 | £490,886 |
| Roselyn Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-12-03 | £343,105 |
| West View House Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2020-01-07 | £12,540 |
CH3 9AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Saighton Lane , Saighton CH3 6EG | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tattenhall Park Primary School Chester Road , Tattenhall CH3 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverton Community Primary School Common Lane , Waverton CH3 7QT | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington Community Primary School Aldford Road , Huntington CH3 6EA | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton Primary School Quarry Lane , Christleton CH3 7AY | 4out of 4 | 4,582 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 | 4,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gate College Saighton Grange , Saighton CH3 6EN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 6.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 38.7% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.