CH4 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mainwaring Drive, 0.3km 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 0AY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00001768 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAINWARING DRIVE, CH4 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAINWARING DRIVE, CH4 0AY.
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
CH4 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0AY. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
10 sales · Mean £ 143,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0AY has low crime rates — 25 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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
- Esso Saltney0.8 km
- Esso Saltney0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.7 km
- Wizz Kidz0.8 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.7 km
- Wizz Kidz0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Victoria Chippy0.8 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.8 km
- Vegan House0.9 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.8 km
- Vegan House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester4.7 km
- Bache4.9 km
- Hawarden5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Saltney Ferry School0.2 km
- Saltney Ferry School0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
- Saltney Ferry Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40AY · Data under Open Government Licence