30,558TOTAL POPULATION
12,711HOUSEHOLDS
4.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£42,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CH63 POSTCODE REGION

Chester (CH63)

The CH63 postcode area is located in the Chester postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 947 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the CH63 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, 25% of people in CH63 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 CH63 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CH63 postcode is a six-character alphanumeric code used in the Chester district of England. It is a postcode district, covering part of Chester, including Hoole, Mollington, and Backford.

The CH63 postcode district is located in the North West region of England. It is in the Cheshire East local authority area, and encompasses the Hoole and Newton wards. It covers a large, densely populated area centred on Chester city centre.

The CH63 postcode also covers the post towns of Chester, Upton, Thornton-le-Moors, Mollington, and Backford. These towns and villages are located on the south side of the River Dee and the centre of the City of Chester.

The CH63 postcode has a relatively high population and a diverse variety of amenities, businesses, and schools. Chester is one of the most visited cities in the UK with many tourists visiting each year. It is home to many historical buildings such as Chester Castle, The Rows, and the Town Hall. It is also home to many bars, restaurants, cafes, theatres, shopping centres, and tourist attractions.

It is home to several large employers, including the University of Chester, and North West Ambulance Service, as well as many smaller local businesses. The Chester Retail Park provides ample opportunity for shopping. There are several popular schools local to the area, such as Bishop Heber High School, Upton-by-Chester High School, and Chester Cathedral School.

Transport links in the area are strong. The Chester train and bus stations are both situated close to the city centre. Good road links can be found to other areas around the city, including Chester Zoo, the Cenotaph memorial, and the Coachouse.

TheCH63 postcode is representative of one of the UK's oldest cities and offers a vast array of amenities, attractions, and facilities. Its historical charm, combined with its modern day attractions, make it a unique and exciting place to live.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CH63 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CH63Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

CH63 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 CodeCH63
Postal TownChester
MSOA NameWirral 038
LSOA NameWirral 038E
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWirral
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CH63 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CH63, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bebington
Brimstage
Bromborough
Bromborough Pool
Brookhurst
Higher Bebington
Lower Bebington
New Ferry
Port Sunlight
Poulton
Prenton
Rock Ferry
Spital
Storeton
Thornton Hough
Woodhey
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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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