CH4 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mainwaring Drive, 0.4km from Saltney Ferry Road in Chester. Administratively it sits within Saltney Ferry ward and the Alyn and Deeside constituency.
For families considering a move, CH4 0AX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area W00001768 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAINWARING DRIVE, CH4 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAINWARING DRIVE, CH4 0AX.
298
41
£ 41,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH4 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH4 0AX. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0AX has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Esso Saltney0.9 km
- Esso Saltney0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Wizz Kidz0.8 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.8 km
- Wizz Kidz0.8 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.8 km
- Vegan House1.0 km
- Victoria Chippy0.8 km
- Victoria Chippy0.8 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester4.8 km
- Bache5.0 km
- Hawarden5.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- Saltney Ferry School0.2 km
- Saltney Ferry School0.2 km
- Saltney Ferry Road0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40AX · Data under Open Government Licence