Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CH70 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH70 8BD.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CH70 8BD — age 41, 77% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CH70 8BD is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Sealand in Chester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

Within the CH70 district, this postcode is characterised by a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CH70 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00092453 (shared with 104 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 CH70 8BD. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CH70 8BD is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Dee Point Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Community Primary School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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The Arches Community Primary School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Requires Improvement682 pupils1.4 km
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J H Godwin Primary School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Hobbycraft0.9 km
  • The Spanish Hamper0.5 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.0 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • The Range Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Blues Bar Cafe0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Fanz Food0.3 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Fanz Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache2.7 km
  • Chester2.9 km
  • Hawarden6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Employment Park0.3 km
  • Employment Park0.4 km
  • B&Q0.4 km
  • B&Q0.4 km