Northway is in Curzon Park, Chester and in Chester district. CH4 8BB 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 Northway, Curzon Park, Chester, CH4 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 8AH, CH4 8BE, CH4 8AJ, CH4 8BG, CH4 8AY, CH4 8AX, CH4 8BQ, CH4 8AL, CH4 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH4 8BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.3% | 52% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 19.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 60.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 59.5% | 60% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around CH4 8BB this area, 8.5% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 55.1% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.6% | 91.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northway was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Handbridge Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park and the 567th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Northway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-09-24 | £486,206 |
| 11 Northway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-28 | £583,307 |
| 2 Northway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-21 | £552,628 |
| 12 Northway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-05-15 | £446,269 |
| 9 Northway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-08-17 | £719,291 |
CH4 8BB 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 8BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave Primary School Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's R.C. Primary School High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School Wrexham Road , CH4 7QL | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Masala | 18 Chester Street | 491 yd | |
| Cafe Nora | 21 Chester Street | 524 yd | |
| Chester Golf Club | Chester Golf Club Curzon Park North | 622 yd | |
| Neuro Therapy Centre | Neuro Therapy Centre, C1-C4 Brymau One Industrial Estate | 955 yd | |
| The Venue At Lache Community Centre | Lache Community Centre Hawthorn Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Golf Club | Chester Golf Club Curzon Park North | 622 yd | |
| The City Arms | 56 Chester Street | 629 yd | |
| Anchor Hotel | Anchor Hotel, The Anchor Hotel | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 16 Chester Street | 488 yd | |
| New Oriental | 7 Chester Street | 507 yd | |
| Fresh Pizza and Kebab | 11 Chester Street | 511 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 Chester Street | 519 yd | |
| Flames | 34 Chester Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda River Lane, Lache | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Playing Fields MOUNT PLEASANT | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Chester Golf Club CURZON PARK NORTH | golf | 619 yd |
| Westminster Park FORMER WESTMINSTER PARK PUBLIC HOUSE FORMER WESTMINSTER PARK PUBLIC HOUSE LACHE LANE | cycling, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.