Westminster Terrace is in Chester and in Chester district. CH4 7LF 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 Westminster Terrace, Chester, CH4 7LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 7LW, CH4 7LL, CH4 7JR, CH4 7LE, CH4 7JU, CH4 7JT, CH4 7LG, CH4 7LD, CH4 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 7LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 37.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 36.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 17.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 47.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 CH4 7LF this area, 8.8% 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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 47% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 97.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 90.1% | 94.5% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 94.5% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Terrace was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.1% higher than the Handbridge Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westminster Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Westminster Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-01 | £332,075 |
| 7 Westminster Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-02 | £319,567 |
| 11 Westminster Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-06-01 | £390,789 |
| 8 Westminster Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-05-01 | £327,284 |
| 12 Westminster Terrace, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2016-05-25 | £331,940 |
CH4 7LF 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave Primary School Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 715 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Wrexham Road , CH4 7QL | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handbridge | 66 Handbridge | 284 yd | |
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 18 Handbridge | 365 yd | |
| University of Chester At The Ric | Riverside Campus, 1 Castle Drive | 367 yd | |
| Little Roodee Cafe | Little Roodee Cafe Castle Drive | 371 yd | |
| Brown Sugar | 19 Handbridge | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 37 Overleigh Road | 200 yd | |
| The Grosvenor Arms | 32 Handbridge | 341 yd | |
| Bear And Billet | 94 Lower Bridge Street | 469 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | The Golden Eagle, 18 Castle Street | 528 yd | |
| Carlton Tavern | Carlton Tavern, 1 Hartington Street | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doorsteps | 5 Handbridge | 382 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 16 Queens Park View | 489 yd | |
| New Wing Wah | 2 Hartington Street | 503 yd | |
| Forty Six | 46 Lower Bridge Street | 582 yd | |
| Adams Fish & Chips | 21 Lower Bridge Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Handbridge - Queens Park Road PFS | The Co Coperative Food And Filling Station Handbridge | 375 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Pepper Street | 703 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 14 - 20, Watergate Row North Watergate Street | 918 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handbridge PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD OLD WREXHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| West Cheshire College (Hanbridge Campus) (Closed) Eaton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Queen'S Park High School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| The Catholic High School Chester OLD WREXHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Dutch Houses Fitness Centre (Chester) Ltd (Closed) Bridge Street Row West | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Garrison Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chester) WREXHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.