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Argyll Avenue is in Curzon Park, Chester and in Chester district. CH4 8AL 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 Argyll Avenue, Curzon Park, Chester, CH4 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CH4 8AW, CH4 8AJ, CH4 8AN, CH4 8AH, CH4 8AE, CH4 8BB, CH4 8AY, CH4 8AZ, CH4 8AU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%51.6%1.8% 51.0% 0.6%
Male50.2%48.4%-1.8% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 CH4 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single14.3%21.5%7.2% 37.9% -16.4%
Married: Opposite sex71.3%65.3%-6.0% 44.2% 21.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.2%0.4%-1.8% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced3.9%5.2%1.3% 9.1% -3.9%
Widowed8.3%6.8%-1.5% 6.1% 0.7%

Health

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 (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health66%67.2%1.2% 48.4% 18.8%
Good health25.4%22.5%-2.9% 33.6% -11.1%
Fair health7%8.7%1.7% 12.7% -4.0%
Bad health1%1.3%0.3% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8AL this area, 5.2% 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 64%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.8%5.2%-2.6% 18.2% -13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.8%4.4%-3.4% 9.6% -5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.7%11.6%-0.1% 13.4% -1.8%
Apprenticeship2.2%0.8%-1.4% 5.3% -4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7%14%7.0% 16.9% -2.9%
Degree or Similar60.9%64%3.1% 33.8% 30.2%
Other2.6%0%-2.6% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.6%3.5%1.9% 3.1% 0.4%
Other Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.5%93.6%-2.9% 81.4% 12.2%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.8%87%-2.8% 83.2% 3.8%
European Union4.4%5.4%1.0% 6.1% -0.7%
Rest of Europe0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa1.3%0.3%-1.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia2.5%4.4%1.9% 5.6% -1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.6%0.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.2%87.3%-1.9% 83.2% 4.1%
10+ Years1%8%7.0% 9.8% -1.8%
5-10 Years2.5%1.6%-0.9% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.6%2.2%1.6% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years6.7%1%-5.7% 1.9% -0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.3% 76.7% 16.6%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held1.9% 13.5% -11.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.5% 37.2% -8.7%
Christian62.2% 46.2% 16.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Argyll Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argyll Avenue was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Handbridge Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Argyll Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park and the 10th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,900
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CH4 8AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Argyll Avenue are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Argyll Avenue, Curzon Park, Chester, CH4 8AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH4 8AL

Average Price
£640,276
Semi-Detached
£574,185
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£654,189
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Argyll Avenue

Average Price
£655,613
Semi-Detached
£541,755
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£680,915
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Argyll AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
27 Argyll Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester
Detached, an established residential building
£760,0002024-12-18 £781,714
20 Argyll Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester
Detached, an established residential building
£451,0002022-09-30 £483,910
14 Argyll Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£550,0002021-06-28 £660,751
27 Argyll Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester
Detached, an established residential building
£595,0002019-11-29 £802,558
18 Argyll Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester
Detached, an established residential building
£575,0002019-09-30 £766,667
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH4 8AL

Employment

CH4 8AL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CH4 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired77
Self-Employed24
Part-Time Employee20
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family7
Unemployed6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities25
Education20
Manufacturing16
Human health and social work activities15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Information and communication11
Financial and insurance activities10
Other6
Construction6
Administrative and support service activities4
Mining and quarrying3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3

Schools

Nursery

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 1,340 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX
3out of 4 1,100 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lache Primary School
Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX
3out of 4 1,147 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belgrave Primary School
Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS
4out of 4 1,356 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS
3out of 4 1,360 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Union Street , CH1 1QP
3out of 4 2,078 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS
3out of 4 1,300 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE
2out of 4 1,699 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE
- not rated 1,803 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 3,100 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH
3out of 4 3,242 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School
Boundary Lane , Saltney CH4 8LN
- not rated 991 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
St Anthony's R.C. Primary School
High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG
- not rated 1,260 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
The Queen's School
City Walls Road , CH1 2NN
- not rated 1,348 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU
- not rated 1,788 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The King's School
Wrexham Road , CH4 7QL
- not rated 1,852 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chester Golf ClubChester Golf Club Curzon Park North545 yd
Love Masala18 Chester Street664 yd
Cafe Nora21 Chester Street696 yd
Miller And CarterStreet Record Grosvenor Road1,088 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chester Golf ClubChester Golf Club Curzon Park North545 yd
The City Arms56 Chester Street806 yd
Anchor HotelAnchor Hotel, The Anchor Hotel1,005 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Subway16 Chester Street660 yd
New Oriental7 Chester Street676 yd
Fresh Pizza and Kebab11 Chester Street681 yd
Domino's Pizza17 Chester Street690 yd
Flames34 Chester Street707 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Mount Pleasant Playing Fields
MOUNT PLEASANT
grass pitches537 yd
Chester Golf Club
CURZON PARK NORTH
golf542 yd
Westminster Park
FORMER WESTMINSTER PARK PUBLIC HOUSE FORMER WESTMINSTER PARK PUBLIC HOUSE LACHE LANE
cycling, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts656 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed113.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.