262,370TOTAL POPULATION
115,859HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CH4 POSTCODE REGION

Chester (CH4)

The CH4 postcode area is located in the Chester postcode town region, within the county of Flintshire, and contains a total of 1095 individual postcodes.

There are 51 electoral wards in the CH4 postcode area, including Bagillt, Birkenhead, Buckley, Chester, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Flint, Holywell, Mold, Neston, Prenton, Wallasey, Wirral which come under the local authority of the Flintshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in CH4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CH4 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The CH4 postcode is located in the Chester district in the North West of England and covers Flint, Broughton, Buckley, Mold, Deeside, Wrexham and Caergwrle. It is a rural area, but with close proximity to the city of Chester, as well as other towns such as Mold and Wrexham.

CH4 is popular for commuters as it has direct access to Manchester city centre via the A55 and M56, as well as to Liverpool city centre via the M53. Despite its rural location, the M53 motorway also provides direct access to Chester, Liverpool and Ellesmere Port, which can act as regional hubs for travel and commerce.

The CH4 postcode encompasses many attractive rural towns and villages, which offer great places to live and visit. It also includes a number of market towns and smaller settlements, such as Mold, Buckley and Caergwrle. These towns offer a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as good local services such as schools, libraries and GP surgeries.

CH4 is home to numerous public open spaces and recreational walks including walks along the stunning River Dee and River Alyn, as well as a variety of hills and moorlands, making it a great location for outdoor lovers and nature enthusiasts. There are also numerous golf courses in the area, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy a round of golf.

Chester Zoo is located just 10 miles away in the CH3 postcode and is another popular attraction that draws many people to the area. The Chester racecourse is also close by and is a popular destination for racing enthusiasts. There are a variety of other leisure centers and festivals in the area, all of which add to CH4's appeal.

CH4 is a great place to live, offering rural living close to the city, endless recreational activities and a variety of attractions, making it a great destination for visitors and residents alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CH4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CH4Flintshire

Flintshire

The county of Flintshire

CH4 is located in the county of Flintshire, in Wales.

Flintshire has a total population of 154,400, making it the 6th largest county in the UK.

Flintshire has a total area of 169 square miles, and a population density of 352 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Flintshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCH4
Postal TownChester
MSOA NameFlintshire 015
LSOA NameFlintshire 015A
CountyFlintshire
RegionFlintshire
CountryWales
Local AuthorityFlintshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

CH4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CH4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abbot's Meads
Aldford
Aldford Brook
Aston
Balderton
Belgrave
Big Mancot
Blacon
Boughton
Bretton
Flintshire
Broadoak
Broughton
Burntwood Pentre
Burton Green
Chester
Dee
Dobs Hill
Dodleston
Drury
Eaton Hall
Eccleston
Ewloe
Golly
Gorstella
Handbridge
Hawarden (Penarlag)
Higher Kinnerton
Higher Shotton
Honkley
Hope
Huntington
Kinnerton Green
Lache
Lavister
Little Mancot
Little Mountain
Lower Kinnerton
Lower Mountain
Mancot Royal
Old Warren
Penarlâg
Pentre
Penyffordd
Penymynydd
Poulton
Pulford
Queen's Park
Saltney
Sandycroft
The Moor
Yr Hob
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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