Andrew Crescent is in Chester and in Chester district. CH4 7BQ is located in the Handbridge Park 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 Andrew Crescent, Chester, CH4 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 7BE, CH4 7AP, CH4 7ED, CH4 7AR, CH4 7DP, CH4 7AT, CH4 7DS, CH4 7AS, CH4 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH4 7BQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% 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 | 57.9% | 59.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 42.1% | 40.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 | 36% | 39.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 29.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 24.7% | 13.2% | 9.1% | 15.6% |
| Widowed | 14% | 4.5% | -9.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (68.3%) 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 | 50.4% | 32.9% | -17.5% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 12.3% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24% | 27.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 32.8% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andrew Crescent was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Handbridge Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Andrew Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Handbridge Park and the 278th highest crime rate of 1,162 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Andrew Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-01-31 | £529,175 |
| 21 Andrew Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-09-13 | £643,223 |
| 4 Andrew Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-03-01 | £540,117 |
| 18 Andrew Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-07-27 | £523,316 |
| 12 Andrew Crescent, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-02-26 | £567,678 |
CH4 7BQ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 18% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CH4 7BQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Unemployed | 56 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Church Free School Murlain House , CH1 1QP | - not rated | 924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , Chester CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton St Paul's Nursery and Infant School Fosbrook Street , Boughton CH3 5BA | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 896 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 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 711 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Special Unit Overleigh Road , Handbridge CH4 7HL | - not rated | 830 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorings | 23 The Groves | 639 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Boat House The Groves | 641 yd | |
| Brown Sugar | 19 Handbridge | 651 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Boating Station The Groves | 667 yd | |
| Lady Diana | Boating Station The Groves | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Tavern | Carlton Tavern, 1 Hartington Street | 454 yd | |
| The Grosvenor Arms | 32 Handbridge | 669 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 37 Overleigh Road | 834 yd | |
| Bear And Billet | 94 Lower Bridge Street | 844 yd | |
| Albion Inn | The Albion Inn, 2 Albion Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wing Wah | 2 Hartington Street | 487 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 16 Queens Park View | 498 yd | |
| Doorsteps | 5 Handbridge | 676 yd | |
| Riverside Takeaway | Calypso Information Shop The Groves | 738 yd | |
| Forty Six | 46 Lower Bridge Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Handbridge - Queens Park Road PFS | The Co Coperative Food And Filling Station Handbridge | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Pepper Street | 1,005 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 1,030 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 83 - 89 Foregate Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen'S Park High School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Dee Banks School DEE BANKS | swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Bishops Blue Coat C Of E High School VAUGHANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 896 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| West Cheshire College (Hanbridge Campus) (Closed) Eaton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Handbridge PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD OLD WREXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.