Area Information for Chester, L60 3SB

This postcode in Chester is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Heswall ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Wirral West. This page combines information for the address Chester, L60 3SB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of L60 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 Heswall
Constituency Wirral West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Chester, L60 3SB - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Heswall), and the Merseyside Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Chester, L60 3SB 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 detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 137
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 139
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 96
Owned with Mortgage 42
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 1
Rent Free 0
Total 139

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 35
Two People 59
Three People 16
Four People 23
Five People 6
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 139

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 35
Family Household 102
Other Household 2
Total 139

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 81
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 6
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 139

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 157
Female 166
Total 323

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 7
10-14 23
15-19 16
20-24 14
25-29 2
30-34 4
35-39 7
40-44 12
45-49 23
50-54 22
55-59 28
60-64 25
65-69 20
70-74 37
75-79 25
80-84 18
85+ 28
Total 322

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode L60 3SB 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 49
Married 190
Separated 2
Divorced 9
Widowed 32
Total 282

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 158
Good 116
Fair 41
Bad 7
Very Bad 1
Total 323

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

L60 3SB and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 55% 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) 156
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 8
Total 282

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Chester) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

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 314
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 5
Chinese 1
Total 323

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 314
European Union 3
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 323

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 314
10+ Years 7
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 323

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 L60 3SB.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 297
Republic of Ireland 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 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
No Religion 68
Christian 241
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 2
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 9
Total 327

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Heswall ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 48% 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
Full-Time Employee 65
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 135
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 6
Total 280

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 27
Professional Occupations 37
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 113

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 82
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 68
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 5
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 16
Full-time Student 19
Total 281

Chester, L60 3SB is within the Heswall 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 L60 3SB
Neighbourhood Team Address Heswall
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 L60 3SB. 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 L60 3SB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest railway station is Heswall, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Heswall 0.7 miles
Neston 2.1 miles
Bromborough Rake 3.8 miles
Spital 3.8 miles
Bromborough 3.8 miles
Port Sunlight 4 miles
Bebington 4.1 miles
Eastham Rake 4.2 miles
Upton (Merseyside) 4.6 miles
Hooton 4.6 miles
Rock Ferry 4.7 miles
Green Lane 5.1 miles
Flint 5.3 miles
Birkenhead Central 5.4 miles
Conway Park 5.6 miles
West Kirby 5.6 miles
Birkenhead Park 5.6 miles
Birkenhead Hamilton Square 5.9 miles
Birkenhead North 5.9 miles
Brunswick 6.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest is Barnston Primary School, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Barnston Primary School 510 yards April 2016
    
Gayton Primary School 0.6 miles June 2015
    
Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School 1 mile November 2014
    
Heswall Primary School 1 mile January 2017
    
Thornton Hough Primary School 1.5 miles February 2024
    
Parkgate Primary School 1.6 miles December 2018
    
Pensby Primary School 1.7 miles March 2017
    
Ladymount Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles June 2024
    
Neston Primary School 2.5 miles May 2016
    
Thingwall Primary School 2.5 miles May 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest is Neston High School, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Neston High School 1.9 miles January 2017
    
Pensby High School 2.1 miles January 2018
    
Wirral Grammar School for Girls 3.4 miles December 2022
    
Wirral Grammar School for Boys 3.4 miles November 2022
    
Co-op Academy Bebington 3.5 miles April 2023
    
Woodchurch High School 3.8 miles July 2012
    
Prenton High School for Girls 4.1 miles November 2017
    
St John Plessington Catholic College 4.1 miles November 2022
    
Ridgeway High School 4.2 miles January 2024
    
South Wirral High School 4.3 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest is Myrtle Group Practice, approximately 1.1 miles 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 Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest is Rocky Lane Dental Practice, approximately 0.8 miles 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, L60 3SB. The nearest is Spire Murrayfield Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Chester, L60 3SB. The nearest is Harris Opticians, approximately 1 mile 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.