Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FOREGATE STREET, CH1 1JG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JG 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
workEmployment
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

CH1 1JG 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.

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

CH1 1JG is an active urban area on Foregate Street, 0.1km from Bars, The in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CH1 1JG 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1JG 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 1JG. 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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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

£ 54,999

2 sales · Mean £ 54,999

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

Crime rates near CH1 1JG are high at 210 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
Shoplifting180
Public order134
Anti-social behaviour94
Drugs73

school Local Schools

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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.1 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Grove Primary School

Good299 pupils1.2 km
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Hoole Church of England Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.3 km
  • Kiosk No 20.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • Primark0.2 km
  • Upton Pavilion0.7 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.4 km
  • Bridge Street Townhouse0.7 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.5 km
  • Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.4 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Cross Foxes0.2 km
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.7 km
  • Off The Wall0.4 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.4 km
  • Revolution Bar0.1 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

201 nearby
  • Bean and Cole0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Chatwins0.6 km
  • Chez Jules0.7 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.7 km
  • + 196 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Adams Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Burger nest0.5 km
  • Doorsteps0.9 km
  • Fanny's0.9 km
  • Forty Six0.7 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • SHELL HOOLE ROAD0.9 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.6 km
  • Bache2.1 km
  • Capenhurst8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bars0.0 km
  • Foregate Street Stop HH0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Stop B0.1 km
  • Foregate Street Stop GG0.1 km
  • Canal Bridge0.2 km