CH1 1HT is an active urban area on Foregate Street, 0.3km from Bars, The in Chester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CH1 1HT has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (413 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00188782 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREGATE STREET, CH1 1HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREGATE STREET, CH1 1HT.
207
35
£ 37,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH1 1HT 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.
Area Character
CH1 1HT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH1 1HT. 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
Economic Activity
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 1HT are high at 413 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.
school Local Schools
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Queen's Park High School
Chester International School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Cherry Grove Primary School
Dee Banks School
Hoole Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.1 km
- Kiosk No 20.4 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Primark0.0 km
- Upton Pavilion0.5 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
- Bridge Street Townhouse0.5 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.6 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Cross Foxes0.4 km
- JAX@CH1 ltd0.5 km
- Off The Wall0.3 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.4 km
- Revolution Bar0.1 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
195 nearby- Bean and Cole0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Chatwins0.4 km
- Chez Jules0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.4 km
- + 190 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Adams Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Burger nest0.5 km
- Doorsteps0.7 km
- Forty Six0.5 km
- Jaunty Goat Coffee0.5 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD1.0 km
- Spice Of Asia0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.7 km
- Bache2.1 km
- Capenhurst8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Foregate Street Stop FF0.0 km
- Foregate Street0.0 km
- Love Street0.0 km
- Foregate Street Stop EE0.0 km
- Love Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CH11HT · Data under Open Government Licence