CH1 1AB is an active urban area on Union Street, 0.2km from Bars, The in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For families considering a move, CH1 1AB represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00188850 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, CH1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, CH1 1AB.
235
57
£ 37,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH1 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH1 1AB is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k. Property prices are trending down 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH1 1AB. The average age is 56.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
42 sales · Mean £ 159,879
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH1 1AB are high at 257 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
63 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.2 km
- Kiosk No 20.4 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Primark0.2 km
- Upton Pavilion0.5 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
- Bridge Street Townhouse0.6 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.4 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.6 km
- Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Cross Foxes0.3 km
- JAX@CH1 ltd0.7 km
- Off The Wall0.3 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.5 km
- Revolution Bar0.1 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
194 nearby- Bean and Cole0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Chatwins0.6 km
- Chez Jules0.7 km
- Crepeaffaire0.5 km
- + 189 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Adams Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Burger nest0.6 km
- Doorsteps0.7 km
- Fanny's1.0 km
- Forty Six0.6 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- SHELL HOOLE ROAD1.0 km
- Spice Of Asia0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.7 km
- Bache2.1 km
- Capenhurst8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Love Street Stop F0.1 km
- Love Street0.1 km
- Love Street0.1 km
- Foregate Street Stop B0.1 km
- Foregate Street Stop HH0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CH11AB · Data under Open Government Licence