Halkett Close is in Saltney, Chester and in Chester district. CH4 8PD is located in the Lache electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halkett Close, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH4 8QA, CH4 8PR, CH4 8PL, CH4 8PJ, CH4 8PQ, CH4 8LW, CH4 8TN, CH4 8PS, CH4 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 8PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.5% | 38.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 47.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 60.7% | 58.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8PD this area, 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 46.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 89.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 82.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 81.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 14.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halkett Close was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Handbridge Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halkett Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handbridge Park and the 239th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Halkett Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-05-31 | £294,160 |
| 11 Halkett Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-24 | £278,115 |
| 7 Halkett Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-04-08 | £265,833 |
| 5 Halkett Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-12-15 | £351,682 |
| 7 Halkett Close, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2017-03-31 | £248,847 |
CH4 8PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 179 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,679 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 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave Primary School Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Point Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5NF | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Community 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 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 4,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's R.C. Primary School High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School Boundary Lane , Saltney CH4 8LN | - not rated | 869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's High School St David's Terrace , Saltney CH4 0AE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Ferry C.P. School Saltney Ferry Road , Saltney Ferry CH4 0BN | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The King's School Wrexham Road , CH4 7QL | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizz Kidz | Wizz Kidz, Sabre House | 835 yd | |
| The Venue At Lache Community Centre | Lache Community Centre Hawthorn Road | 857 yd | |
| Neuro Therapy Centre | Neuro Therapy Centre, C1-C4 Brymau One Industrial Estate | 990 yd | |
| Cafe Nora | 21 Chester Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltney Tavern | Saltney Tavern, Saltney Social Club | 710 yd | |
| Corner Pin | Corner Pin, 186 High Street | 759 yd | |
| Anchor Hotel | Anchor Hotel, The Anchor Hotel | 871 yd | |
| The City Arms | 56 Chester Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Chippy | Victoria Chippy, 6 Victoria Road | 697 yd | |
| King Garden | 74 Cliveden Road | 699 yd | |
| Saltney Kebab and Burger House | Saltney Kebab and Burger House, Saltney Kebab House | 704 yd | |
| Lucky Takeaway | Lucky Takeaway, Lucky Take Away | 714 yd | |
| Vegan House | Vegan House, 3d Brymau Three Trading Estate | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farmfoods, Unit 2 St. Davids Trading Est | 855 yd | |
| Asda | Asda River Lane, Lache | 1,069 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.