Area Information for Chester, L41 3LU
This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 1999. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.
Basic Information
Area Type | Urban |
Local Authority | Wirral |
Ward | Bidston and St James |
Constituency | Birkenhead * 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 |
Housing Summary
The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bidston and St James), and the Merseyside Police force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Chester, L41 3LU.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Cathcart Street Primary School (370 yards)
- Closest secondary school: Birkenhead Park School (0.9 miles)
- Closest GP: Vittoria Med Ctr G (380 yards)
- Closest hospital: St Catherine's Hospital (1.2 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.
About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Chester, L41 3LU 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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House Prices
There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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
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 | |
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Detached | 3 |
Semi-Detached | 24 |
Terraced | 38 |
Flat (Purpose-Built) | 47 |
Flat (Converted) | 0 |
Total | 112 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Chester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 65% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.
Housing Tenure | |
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Owned Outright | 13 |
Owned with Mortgage | 11 |
Shared Ownership | 0 |
Rented: From Council | 16 |
Rented: Other Social | 57 |
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 13 |
Rented: Other | 2 |
Rent Free | 0 |
Total | 112 |
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 | |
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One Person | 65 |
Two People | 25 |
Three People | 13 |
Four People | 8 |
Five People | 1 |
Six People | 3 |
Seven People | 0 |
8+ People | 0 |
Total | 115 |
Household Composition Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Chester consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.
Household Composition | |
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1 Person Household | 65 |
Family Household | 40 |
Other Household | 7 |
Total | 112 |
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 | |
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Not Deprived | 24 |
Deprived In One Dimension | 29 |
Deprived In Two Dimensions | 48 |
Deprived In Three Dimensions | 11 |
Deprived In Four Dimensions | 0 |
Total | 112 |
Gender Embed This
Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Bidston and St James ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.
Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.
Gender | |
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Male | 83 |
Female | 115 |
Total | 198 |
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 | |
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0-4 | 10 |
5-9 | 10 |
10-14 | 10 |
15-19 | 8 |
20-24 | 2 |
25-29 | 9 |
30-34 | 7 |
35-39 | 9 |
40-44 | 14 |
45-49 | 6 |
50-54 | 12 |
55-59 | 17 |
60-64 | 13 |
65-69 | 20 |
70-74 | 22 |
75-79 | 13 |
80-84 | 9 |
85+ | 10 |
Total | 201 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
The postcode L41 3LU 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 | |
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Single | 60 |
Married | 49 |
Separated | 6 |
Divorced | 27 |
Widowed | 25 |
Total | 167 |
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.
However, this area of the Bidston and St James ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (56%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.
Health | |
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Very Good | 66 |
Good | 45 |
Fair | 43 |
Bad | 34 |
Very Bad | 9 |
Total | 197 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
L41 3LU and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into 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 | |
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Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) | 34 |
Apprenticeship | 15 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17 |
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17 |
No GCSEs or Equivalent | 69 |
Total | 168 |
Ethnic Group Embed This
As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% 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 | |
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White | 179 |
Mixed Ethnicity | 5 |
Bangladeshi | 5 |
Chinese | 3 |
Other Asian | 1 |
Black African | 4 |
Other Black/African/Caribbean | 1 |
Total | 198 |
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 | |
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United Kingdom | 176 |
European Union | 9 |
Africa | 3 |
Middle East and Asia | 9 |
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) | 1 |
Total | 198 |
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 | |
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Born in The United Kingdom | 176 |
10+ Years | 16 |
5-10 Years | 4 |
2-5 Years | 2 |
Less Than 2 Years | 0 |
Total | 198 |
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 L41 3LU.
Passport(s) Held | |
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None | 35 |
United Kingdom | 155 |
Republic of Ireland | 2 |
European Union | 7 |
Rest of Europe | 0 |
African Countries | 1 |
North America or Caribbean | 1 |
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 | |
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No Religion | 59 |
Christian | 120 |
Buddhist | 0 |
Hindu | 6 |
Jewish | 0 |
Muslim | 3 |
Sikh | 0 |
Other Religion | 4 |
Not Stated | 4 |
Total | 196 |
Economic Activity Embed This
This address within the Bidston and St James ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 38% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.
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 | |
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Full-Time Employee | 25 |
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) | 18 |
Self Employed (No Subordinates) | 8 |
Self Employed (With Subordinates) | 1 |
Unemployed | 8 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
Retired | 64 |
Looking After Home or Family | 10 |
Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 19 |
Other | 11 |
Total | 167 |
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 | |
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Managers, Directors and Senior Officials | 6 |
Professional Occupations | 5 |
Associate Professional Occupations | 4 |
Skilled Trades Occupations | 8 |
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations | 5 |
Sales and Customer Service Occupations | 9 |
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives | 3 |
Elementary Occupations | 11 |
Total | 51 |
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 | |
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Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional | 10 |
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional | 20 |
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations | 9 |
Own Account Worker/Small Employer | 12 |
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation | 4 |
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations | 20 |
Semi-Routine Occupation | 44 |
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed | 45 |
Full-time Student | 3 |
Total | 167 |
Chester, L41 3LU is within the Bidston and St James policing neighbourhood, under the Merseyside Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.
Neighbourhood Team
Crime: | Click here to view crimes committed near L41 3LU |
Neighbourhood Team Address |
Bidston and St James |
Force Website: | https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.







Below are the details of the closest services to L41 3LU. 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 L41 3LU.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest railway station is Conway Park, approximately 600 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Conway Park | 600 yards |
Birkenhead Hamilton Square | 0.5 miles |
Birkenhead Park | 0.6 miles |
Birkenhead Central | 0.7 miles |
Green Lane | 1.1 miles |
Birkenhead North | 1.4 miles |
Liverpool James Street | 1.5 miles |
Moorfields | 1.7 miles |
Rock Ferry | 1.8 miles |
Liverpool Central | 2 miles |
Liverpool Lime Street | 2.1 miles |
Bidston | 2.3 miles |
Brunswick | 2.3 miles |
Wallasey Village | 2.5 miles |
Upton (Merseyside) | 2.6 miles |
Sandhills | 2.6 miles |
Wallasey Grove Road | 2.8 miles |
New Brighton | 2.9 miles |
Bebington | 2.9 miles |
Leasowe | 3.1 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is Cathcart Street Primary School, approximately 370 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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Cathcart Street Primary School | 370 yards |
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The Priory Parish CofE Primary School | 600 yards |
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School | 0.8 miles |
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St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles |
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Kingsway Primary School | 0.9 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey | 0.9 miles |
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Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School | 1 mile |
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Somerville Primary School | 1.1 miles |
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Riverside Primary School | 1.1 miles |
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Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is Birkenhead Park School, approximately 0.9 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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Birkenhead Park School | 0.9 miles |
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St Anselm's College | 1.1 miles |
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Birkenhead High School Academy (All Through) | 1.2 miles |
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Weatherhead High School | 1.7 miles |
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | 1.9 miles |
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The Studio School Liverpool | 1.9 miles |
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The Oldershaw School | 2 miles |
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Prenton High School for Girls | 2 miles |
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LIPA School (All Through) | 2.1 miles |
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The Mosslands School | 2.2 miles |
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is Vittoria Med Ctr G, approximately 380 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Vittoria Med Ctr G | 380 yards |
Vittoria Med Ctr K | 380 yards |
Hamilton Med Ctr | 780 yards |
Whetstone Lane Med Ctr | 0.8 miles |
CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE | 0.9 miles |
Miriam Primary Care Group | 0.9 miles |
Devaney Med Ctr | 1 mile |
Paxton Medical Group | 1.1 miles |
Somerville Med Ctr | 1.1 miles |
St Catherine's Surgery | 1.2 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is Hamilton Square Dental Practice, approximately 790 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Hamilton Square Dental Practice | 790 yards |
mydentist, Cavendish Road, Claughton | 0.8 miles |
Poulton Dental Practice | 1 mile |
Balls Road Dental Practice | 1.1 miles |
Park Road North Dental Practice | 1.1 miles |
Martins Lane Dental Practice | 1.5 miles |
Devonshire Park Dental Centre | 1.5 miles |
Warren Drive Dental Practice | 1.7 miles |
AMK Orthodontics Limited | 1.7 miles |
Hampton Dental Care | 1.7 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is St Catherine's Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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St Catherine's Hospital | 1.2 miles |
Pds Medical - Pall Mall Hospital | 1.6 miles |
Windsor House | 2.3 miles |
Royal Liverpool Dental Hospital | 2.5 miles |
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool | 2.6 miles |
Royal Liverpool University Hospital | 2.6 miles |
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust | 2.7 miles |
Arrowe Park Hospital | 3.5 miles |
Spire Murrayfield Hospital | 4 miles |
Spire Liverpool Hospital | 4.3 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Chester, L41 3LU. The nearest is R A Carr, approximately 740 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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R A Carr | 740 yards |
Rayner Opticians | 0.6 miles |
Boots-Birkenhead | 0.6 miles |
Vision Express (UK) Ltd | 0.6 miles |
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Birkenhead | 0.6 miles |
I Care Opticians | 0.6 miles |
Eye 2 Eye (Gartshore Optical Centre) | 0.6 miles |
Brumpton Opticians | 1 mile |
Mark Blankstone Opticians | 1.6 miles |
Jonny Goggles | 1.6 miles |
* 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.