Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FOREGATE STREET, CH1 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREGATE STREET, CH1 1HD.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH1 1HD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 70% private renter occupancy, CH1 1HD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, CH1 1HD offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (383 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00188782 (shared with 43 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 1HD. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near CH1 1HD are high at 383 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 offences742
Shoplifting270
Public order248
Anti-social behaviour166
Drugs121

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils0.8 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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The Catholic High School, Chester

Good835 pupils1.4 km
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.1 km
  • Kiosk No 20.4 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Primark0.1 km
  • Upton Pavilion0.5 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.6 km
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.5 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.6 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.1 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.5 km
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.4 km
  • Off The Wall0.2 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.4 km
  • Revolution Bar0.3 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

194 nearby
  • Bean and Cole0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Chatwins0.3 km
  • Chez Jules0.4 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.3 km
  • + 189 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Adams Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Burger nest0.5 km
  • Doorsteps0.7 km
  • Forty Six0.5 km
  • Jaunty Goat Coffee0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.8 km
  • Bache2.0 km
  • Capenhurst8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Frodsham Street0.0 km
  • Frodsham Street0.0 km
  • Foregate Street Stop AA0.0 km
  • Frodsham Street0.0 km
  • Foregate Street Stop BB0.1 km