Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

UNION STREET, CH1 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, CH1 1AB.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH1 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CH1 1AB is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k. Property prices are trending down 27.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH1 1AB is an active urban area on Union Street, 0.2km from Bars, The in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For families considering a move, CH1 1AB represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00188850 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH1 1AB. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 175,000

42 sales · Mean £ 159,879

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CH1 1AB are high at 257 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences396
Shoplifting216
Public order153
Anti-social behaviour101
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.0 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils0.7 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.9 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.3 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.2 km
  • Kiosk No 20.4 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Primark0.2 km
  • Upton Pavilion0.5 km
  • + 58 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.6 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.6 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.3 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.3 km
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.7 km
  • Off The Wall0.3 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.5 km
  • Revolution Bar0.1 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

194 nearby
  • Bean and Cole0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.6 km
  • Chez Jules0.7 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.5 km
  • + 189 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Adams Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Burger nest0.6 km
  • Doorsteps0.7 km
  • Fanny's1.0 km
  • Forty Six0.6 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD1.0 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.7 km
  • Bache2.1 km
  • Capenhurst8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Love Street Stop F0.1 km
  • Love Street0.1 km
  • Love Street0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Stop B0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Stop HH0.1 km