Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

VOLUNTEER STREET, CH1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLUNTEER STREET, CH1 1AF.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH1 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CH1 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £305k. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.

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

CH1 1AF is an active urban area on Volunteer Street, 0.3km from Chester in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (467 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00092441 (shared with 58 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 1AF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 300,000

19 sales · Mean £ 281,572

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

Crime rates near CH1 1AF are high at 467 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 offences560
Shoplifting254
Public order189
Anti-social behaviour134
Other theft98

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils0.5 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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The Catholic High School, Chester

Good835 pupils1.1 km
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.3 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

183 nearby
  • Pacinos Trattoire0.9 km
  • University of Chester At The Ric0.3 km
  • Bowling Green Court0.7 km
  • 3rd Place Coffee0.7 km
  • 9 Elephants Thai Drink and Dine0.8 km
  • + 178 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • City Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
  • Kens kitchen0.8 km
  • Cactus Drink Well0.4 km
  • Chester Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Go Fresco0.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Couper And Coulter0.4 km
  • Vendees Local0.6 km
  • Francis Thomas0.5 km
  • Gerrards0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Carlton Tavern0.7 km
  • The Grosvenor Arms0.5 km
  • Boot Inn0.3 km
  • Cestrian Lodge0.4 km
  • Red Door0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Moxy Chester0.8 km
  • The Mill Hotel0.7 km
  • Chester Town House0.7 km
  • Travelodge Chester0.2 km
  • Abode Chester Hotel0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.1 km
  • Bache2.3 km
  • Capenhurst8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park & Ride0.1 km
  • Pepper Street0.1 km
  • Lower Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Ye Olde Kings Head0.2 km
  • The Groves Tour Stop0.2 km