13,256TOTAL POPULATION
5,776HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CH60 POSTCODE REGION

Chester (CH60)

The CH60 postcode area is located in the Chester postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 574 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the CH60 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 Wirral Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 45% of people in CH60 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 CH60 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 CH60 postcode is located in the North West of England in the Chester district. It covers the villages of Ledsham, Ledston, Ness, Thornton-le-Moors, Thornton-le-Firbank, Sutton Weaver, and Manley, plus parts of Willaston and Thornton-le-Street.

This area is considered to have some of the best quality of life in the region thanks to its close proximity to the historic City of Chester and a selection of popular tourist spots within easy reach.

The area is popular with families looking to make the most of the beautiful countryside and nearby attractions such as the Vauxhall Model Railway Centre and the Chester Zoo. The postcode also offers excellent road and rail connections, with J10 of the M53 motorway lying close to Ness and regular train services that link the area with Chester and Manchester.

CH60 is renowned for its schools, which enjoy a particularly strong reputation across the region. Willaston Primary School, Manor Hill First and Middle School, and Neston High School each receive a great grade from Ofsted, whilst nearby St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is rated ‘Outstanding'.

The area enjoys plenty of green spaces, with Ledsham Park, Gorse Hill and Ness Valley Way, plus many smaller parks dotting the district. Manley Mere is also a popular destination, acting as an outdoor education centre and a haven for wildlife.

There is an array of popular local businesses within the CH60 postcode, such as the popular Manley Mill, the well-known Manley Hall, and the stylish Cheshire House Hotel. The Manley Arms pub is another local favourite, as is the newly-opened Tap Factory microbrewery.

The area has a vibrant events scene, with some of the most popular events being the annual Neston Food Festival, the Manley Mere Cinema Nights, and the Ness Beer Festival. There are also many cultural experiences on offer, such as the historic Cheshire House galleries, and the nearby Chester Zoo, which hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.

CH60 postcode gets a great score for its quality of life, excellent educational offerings, lots of green spaces, and popular local businesses. It's also close to a selection of popular tourist attractions, has excellent transport links by road and rail, and a thriving events and cultural scene.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in CH60 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CH60Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

CH60 is located in the county of Merseyside, in England.

Merseyside has a total population of 1,406,400, making it the 9th largest county in the UK.

Merseyside has a total area of 250 square miles, and a population density of 2174 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Merseyside Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCH60
Postal TownChester
MSOA NameWirral 037
LSOA NameWirral 037A
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWirral
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CH60 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CH60, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Barnston
Gayton
Heswall
Irby
Pensby
Poll Hill
Thingwall
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