CH1 1NE is an active urban area on Duke Street, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (373 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £650k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1NE are sourced from Output Area E00092441 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUKE STREET, CH1 1NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, CH1 1NE.
245
42
£ 37,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH1 1NE 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH1 1NE — age 42, 39% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £650k. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH1 1NE. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 650,000
2 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH1 1NE are high at 373 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
Queen's Park High School
Chester International School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
The Catholic High School, Chester
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Dee Banks School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Ann Summers0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Spoilt For Choice0.3 km
- TC Vapours0.4 km
- Village Food & Meat Centre0.9 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Abode Chester Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse0.8 km
- Quarterz Limited0.9 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.4 km
- Chester Town House0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.7 km
- Dublin Packet0.5 km
- Golden Eagle0.2 km
- Music Hall Tap0.5 km
- Northgates by Fresh Pots Food House0.6 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
180 nearby- Bonobo Bar & Canteen0.2 km
- Cafe Juno0.6 km
- Chai Station - Vegetarian Indian0.9 km
- City Spice0.8 km
- City Tavern0.5 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Millie's Cookies0.3 km
- Neighbourhood Bakehouse0.7 km
- Paradise Pizza0.5 km
- The Sunrise Patisserie0.8 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.2 km
- Bache2.4 km
- Hawarden8.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Groves Tour Stop0.1 km
- Ye Olde Kings Head0.2 km
- Lower Bridge Street0.2 km
- Park & Ride0.2 km
- Pepper Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH11NE · Data under Open Government Licence