Chester Road is in Broughton, Chester and in Flintshire district. CH4 0DL is located in the Broughton North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Alyn and Deeside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Road, Broughton, Chester, CH4 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 0NQ, CH4 0NW, CH4 0RF, CH4 0RE, CH4 0QZ, CH4 0QB, CH4 0QG, CH4 0QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH4 0DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 27.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 54.7% | 53% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 11.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 35.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 88.7% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 97.7% | 90.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% lower than the Broughton North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Broughton North East and the 235th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte James Chester Road, Chester, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-15 | £257,284 |
| Flat Charlotte James Chester Road, Chester, Flintshire Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-15 | £109,346 |
| Flat Charlotte James Chester Road, Chester, Flintshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-04-18 | £401,908 |
CH4 0DL 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston CofE Primary School Church Road , Dodleston CH4 9NG | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 5,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Point Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Ferry C.P. School Saltney Ferry Road , Saltney Ferry CH4 0BN | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's High School St David's Terrace , Saltney CH4 0AE | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandycroft C.P. School Leaches Lane , Mancot CH5 2EH | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Johns the Baptist V.A. Primary School Chester Road , Penymynydd CH4 0EN | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus-Broughton-Coffee Shop | Airbus-Broughton-Coffee Shop, British Aerospace Airbus Ltd | 560 yd | |
| Airbus-Broughton-East Road | Airbus-Broughton-East Road, British Aerospace Airbus Ltd | 560 yd | |
| Airbus-Broughton-Flowline | Airbus-Broughton-Flowline, British Aerospace Airbus Ltd | 560 yd | |
| Airbus-Broughton-Hot Pod | Airbus-Broughton-Hot Pod, British Aerospace Airbus Ltd | 560 yd | |
| Airbus-Broughton-North Factory | Airbus-Broughton-North Factory, British Aerospace Airbus Ltd | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offas Dyke Hotel | Offas Dyke Hotel, Offas Dyke | 550 yd | |
| Mill House | Mill House, Mill House Inn | 699 yd | |
| The New Glynne Arms | The New Glynne Arms, Chester Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Indian.com | @Indian.com, 9 Broughton Hall Road | 943 yd | |
| Broughton Fish Bar | Broughton Fish Bar, 19 Broughton Hall Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Broughton Shopping Park | 859 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Broughton, Broughton Shopping Park | 1,084 yd | |
| M & S Food Hall | M & S Food Hall, Broughton Shopping Park | 1,084 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.