Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CH1 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH1 1EL.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH1 1EL — age 40, 44% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CH1 1EL is an active urban area located 0.1km from Chester in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH1 1EL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (517 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00092430 (shared with 69 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 1EL. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near CH1 1EL are high at 517 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 offences613
Shoplifting251
Public order207
Anti-social behaviour152
Other theft108

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.5 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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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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The Catholic High School, Chester

Good835 pupils1.2 km
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Unibakery0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Couper And Coulter0.6 km
  • Vendees Local0.8 km
  • Francis Thomas0.3 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

189 nearby
  • Pacinos Trattoire0.8 km
  • University of Chester At The Ric0.4 km
  • Bowling Green Court0.6 km
  • 3rd Place Coffee0.5 km
  • 9 Elephants Thai Drink and Dine0.6 km
  • + 184 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • City Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
  • Kens kitchen0.7 km
  • Cactus Drink Well0.2 km
  • Chester Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Go Fresco0.4 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Carlton Tavern0.8 km
  • The Grosvenor Arms0.6 km
  • Boot Inn0.1 km
  • Cestrian Lodge0.4 km
  • Egerton Arms0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Moxy Chester0.8 km
  • The Mill Hotel0.6 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.2 km
  • Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.1 km
  • Bache2.2 km
  • Capenhurst8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Pepper Street0.1 km
  • Park & Ride0.1 km
  • Lower Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Street0.2 km
  • St John Street0.2 km