CH4 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leyland 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 0BG represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area W00001768 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEYLAND DRIVE, CH4 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYLAND DRIVE, CH4 0BG.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CH4 0BG — age 41, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BG. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,500
10 sales · Mean £ 130,245
Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Terraced
£ 125,750
2 sales · Mean £ 125,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH4 0BG has low crime rates — 20 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- Esso Saltney0.9 km
- Esso Saltney0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Wizz Kidz0.9 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.7 km
- Wizz Kidz0.9 km
- WACE Chester Community Interest Company0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.9 km
- Vegan House1.0 km
- Victoria Chippy0.9 km
- Victoria Chippy0.9 km
- Saltney Kebab and Burger House0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester4.8 km
- Bache5.0 km
- Hawarden5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Saltney Ferry School0.1 km
- Saltney Ferry School0.1 km
- North Street0.2 km
- Saltney Ferry Road0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH40BG · Data under Open Government Licence