Is CH99 9YZ a safe place to live?

Crime rates in CH99 9YZ are higher than average, at 161 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of CH99 9YZ?

The population for the CH99 9YZ area is approximately 352 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CH99 9YZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH99 9YZ.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH99 9YZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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5/10

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9/10

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1/10

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3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

CH99 9YZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH99 9YZ is an active urban area located 1.2km from Five Ashes in Cheshire West and Chester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Christleton & Huntington ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CH99 9YZ are sourced from Output Area E00188755 (shared with 107 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 CH99 9YZ. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%

Asian / British Asian5.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near CH99 9YZ are high at 161 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.

Violence and sexual offences23

Anti-social behaviour11

Criminal damage and arson7

Burglary5

Public order4

school Local Schools

Belgrave Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.9 km

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Good177 pupils1.3 km

Lache Primary School

Good220 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

Euro Garages0.4 km
Francis Thomas1.0 km
SJ Bebbington Butchers Of Chester1.0 km
Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers Ltd1.0 km
The Emporium1.0 km
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fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Golden dragon1.0 km
Cheshire Sandwich Company0.2 km
Three Fellas Burger1.0 km
Greggs0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Starbucks0.4 km
Amedeo Financial Centre - Bank of America (AFC/BAML)0.6 km
The Interiors Shop1.0 km
Roodee - FoodSpace at Bristol Myers Squibb Chester0.5 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Holiday Inn Chester South0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chester4.0 km
Bache5.1 km
Hawarden8.1 km

Bus Stops

Marks & Spencer0.1 km
Marks & Spencer0.1 km
Business Park0.2 km
Herons Way0.3 km
Bank of America0.4 km