Area Information for Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG

Summary Back to Top

Volunteer Street in Chester is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chester North and Neston. This page combines information for the address Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CH1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CH1 1RG.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Ward Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Constituency Chester North and Neston * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG:

Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1AF
Lancaster Square, Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1SF
Albion Street, Chester, CH1 1SH
Pepper Street, Chester, CH1 1DF
Albion Street, Chester, CH1 1RQ
Steele Street, Chester, CH1 1RH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CH1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (12 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 12 property sales in Volunteer Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 17
Terraced 69
Flat (Purpose-Built) 24
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 18
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 140
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Volunteer Street, Chester contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 32
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 74
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 140

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 61
Two People 57
Three People 18
Four People 3
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Volunteer Street, Chester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 61
Family Household 72
Other Household 8
Total 141

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 85
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 140

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Chester North and Neston constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 117
Female 131
Total 248

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 3
10-14 3
15-19 1
20-24 29
25-29 38
30-34 15
35-39 29
40-44 24
45-49 11
50-54 9
55-59 20
60-64 7
65-69 14
70-74 8
75-79 8
80-84 7
85+ 8
Total 245

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CH1 1RG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 121
Married 66
Separated 4
Divorced 24
Widowed 14
Total 229

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 134
Good 77
Fair 29
Bad 3
Very Bad 5
Total 248

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Volunteer Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 52% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 120
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 16
Other 5
Total 232

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 217
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 1
Other Asian 17
Other 2
Total 248

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 201
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
Total 249

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 201
10+ Years 28
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 245

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CH1 1RG.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 210
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 6
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 123
Christian 97
Buddhist 4
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 15
Total 248

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 47% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 107
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 5
Total 229

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 29
Professional Occupations 52
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 159

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 55
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 12
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 15
Total 231

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG is within the Chester City policing neighbourhood, under the Cheshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Volunteer Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Chester City
Force Website: https://cheshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to CH1 1RG. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CH1 1RG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest railway station is Chester, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chester 0.7 miles
Bache 1.5 miles
Capenhurst 5.4 miles
Hawarden Bridge 5.6 miles
Hawarden 5.9 miles
Shotton 6.4 miles
Ellesmere Port 6.5 miles
Stanlow & Thornton 6.5 miles
Overpool 6.8 miles
Ince & Elton (Cheshire) 6.8 miles
Little Sutton 7.1 miles
Buckley 7.1 miles
Mouldsworth 7.2 miles
Penyffordd 7.6 miles
Helsby 7.8 miles
Hope (Flintshire) 7.9 miles
Caergwrle 8.1 miles
Hooton 8.4 miles
Cefn-y-Bedd 8.5 miles
Eastham Rake 9.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 470 yards
    
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Cherry Grove Primary School 1 mile
    
Hoole Church of England Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Boughton Heath Academy 1.1 miles
    
St Martin's Academy Chester 1.1 miles
    
Newton Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Belgrave Primary School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is Chester International School, approximately 420 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chester International School 420 yards
    
Queen's Park High School 530 yards
    
The Catholic High School, Chester 0.7 miles
    
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School 1 mile
    
Upton-by-Chester High School 2 miles
    
St. David's High School 2.2 miles  
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College 2.2 miles
    
Christleton High School 2.3 miles
    
Abbey Gate College 3.5 miles  
The Whitby High School 5.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is The Handbridge Med.Ctr., approximately 570 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is Chester Dental Clinic, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is Nuffield Health, The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Volunteer Street, Chester, CH1 1RG. The nearest is G Uddin Ltd T/A The Eye Emporium Ltd, approximately 190 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in CH1 1RG

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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