Welsh Road is in Dodleston, Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH4 9LN is located in the Christleton & Huntington 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 Welsh Road, Dodleston, Chester, CH4 9LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH4 9LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.1% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.9% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 27.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 57.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 57.4% | 62.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 24.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 9LN this area, 9.4% 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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 9.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 16.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 46.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.1% | 98.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welsh Road was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Welsh Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 559th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gorstella Gorstella Welsh Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2022-09-02 | £1,368,037 |
| The Gorstella Gorstella Welsh Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2017-07-17 | £1,354,918 |
| The Hawthorns Welsh Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2017-07-14 | £835,770 |
| The Bungalow Welsh Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2015-03-13 | £387,952 |
| The Dairy Gorstella Welsh Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £499,950 | 2013-01-03 | £875,534 |
CH4 9LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH4 9LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 39 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodleston CofE Primary School Church Road , Dodleston CH4 9NG | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lache Primary School Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX | 3out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave Primary School Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS | 4out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Derwen Higher Kinnerton , CH4 9AJ | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's High School St David's Terrace , Saltney CH4 0AE | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Ferry C.P. School Saltney Ferry Road , Saltney Ferry CH4 0BN | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anthony's R.C. Primary School High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School Boundary Lane , Saltney CH4 8LN | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dodleston Sports Field | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 62.5% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.