Area Information for Chester, L41 8AJ

This postcode in Chester is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Bidston and St James ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birkenhead. This page combines information for the address Chester, L41 8AJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of L41 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.

Please Note

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 terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 8AJ.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Chester, L41 8AJ 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

The area containing Chester consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 11
Semi-Detached 47
Terraced 88
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 149
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Chester contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 31
Owned with Mortgage 58
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 41
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 151

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 46
Two People 49
Three People 22
Four People 24
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 148

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 95
Other Household 8
Total 149

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 71
Deprived In One Dimension 46
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 149

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 175
Female 171
Total 346

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 16
5-9 37
10-14 18
15-19 17
20-24 19
25-29 28
30-34 25
35-39 41
40-44 31
45-49 14
50-54 23
55-59 29
60-64 13
65-69 11
70-74 13
75-79 5
80-84 3
85+ 3
Total 346

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode L41 8AJ 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 151
Married 85
Separated 5
Divorced 21
Widowed 13
Total 275

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 146
Good 138
Fair 37
Bad 23
Very Bad 3
Total 347

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 85
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 7
Total 273

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% 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 322
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Pakistani 1
Chinese 2
Other Asian 7
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 1
Other 3
Total 346

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 312
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 346

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 312
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 7
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 348

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 8AJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 54
United Kingdom 263
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

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 148
Christian 184
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 346

Economic Activity Embed This

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 123
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 9
Total 274

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 16
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 34
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 183

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 21
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 35
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 47
Semi-Routine Occupation 58
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 18
Total 275

Chester, L41 8AJ 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 8AJ
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to L41 8AJ. 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 8AJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest railway station is Birkenhead Park, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Birkenhead Park 330 yards
Birkenhead North 0.7 miles
Conway Park 0.9 miles
Birkenhead Central 1.2 miles
Birkenhead Hamilton Square 1.3 miles
Green Lane 1.5 miles
Bidston 1.6 miles
Upton (Merseyside) 1.9 miles
Wallasey Village 2 miles
Liverpool James Street 2.2 miles
Rock Ferry 2.2 miles
Wallasey Grove Road 2.4 miles
Moorfields 2.4 miles
Leasowe 2.4 miles
Liverpool Central 2.7 miles
New Brighton 2.7 miles
Liverpool Lime Street 2.8 miles
Moreton (Merseyside) 2.9 miles
Brunswick 3 miles
Sandhills 3.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School 280 yards
    
Co-op Academy Portland 750 yards
    
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School 860 yards
    
Cathcart Street Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Birkenhead High School Academy (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
Bidston Avenue Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School 1 mile
    
Kingsway Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is Birkenhead Park School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Birkenhead Park School half a mile
    
St Anselm's College 0.6 miles
    
Birkenhead High School Academy (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
Weatherhead High School 1.3 miles
    
Ridgeway High School 1.7 miles
    
The Mosslands School 1.7 miles
    
The Oldershaw School 1.7 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 2 miles
    
Woodchurch High School 2 miles
    
Prenton High School for Girls 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE 220 yards
Miriam Primary Care Group 220 yards
Paxton Medical Group 590 yards
Vittoria Med Ctr G 0.6 miles
Vittoria Med Ctr K 0.6 miles
Somerville Med Ctr 0.9 miles
Devaney Med Ctr 0.9 miles
Whetstone Lane Med Ctr 0.9 miles
Hamilton Med Ctr 1.1 miles
Central Park Medical Centre 1.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is mydentist, Cavendish Road, Claughton, approximately 190 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 Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is St Catherine's Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Chester, L41 8AJ. The nearest is Brumpton Opticians, approximately 560 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.