Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

DUKE STREET, CH1 1NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, CH1 1NE.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences502
Shoplifting224
Public order171
Anti-social behaviour115
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Queen's Park High School

Good647 pupils0.4 km
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Chester International School

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils0.5 km
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The Catholic High School, Chester

Good835 pupils1.0 km
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Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Dee Banks School

Good110 pupils1.3 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

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