CH4 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belmont Drive, 0.2km from Saltney Ferry Road in Chester. Administratively it sits within Saltney Ferry ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH4 0AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. 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. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH4 0AL are sourced from Output Area W00001767 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT DRIVE, CH4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT DRIVE, CH4 0AL.
274
40
£ 41,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH4 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, CH4 0AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £165k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 0AL. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
4 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0AL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
- Esso Saltney0.9 km
- Esso Saltney0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.6 km
- Wizz Kidz0.9 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.6 km
- Wizz Kidz0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Victoria Chippy0.9 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.9 km
- Vegan House1.0 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.9 km
- Vegan House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester4.7 km
- Bache4.9 km
- Hawarden5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Saltney Ferry School0.1 km
- Saltney Ferry School0.2 km
- North Street0.3 km
- Saltney Ferry Road0.3 km
- Sandy Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40AL · Data under Open Government Licence