CH4 Postcode District
CH4 is one of 7 Postcode Districts for the Chester Post town in Cheshire
The CH4 postcode district is located in the CH Chester postal area, CH4 has a population of 34,818 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 27.95 square miles (72.38 square kilometres or 17,885.75 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CH4. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CH4
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CH4 postcode district is Chester, which belongs to the county of Cheshire in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Bretton, Broughton, Penyffordd, Penymynydd, Saltney Ferry, Handbridge, Lache, Saltney, Balderton, Belgrave, Chester Business Park, Dodleston, Eaton, Eccleston, Higher Kinnerton, Lower Kinnerton, Marlston-cum-Lache, Poulton, and Pulford.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CH4 0, covers Broughton and Penyffordd and Penymynydd in Clwyd.
The sector CH4 7, covers Chester in Cheshire.
The sector CH4 8, covers Chester and Saltney in Cheshire.
The sector CH4 8, covers Saltney in Clwyd.
The sector CH4 9, covers Higher Kinnerton in Clwyd.
The sector CH4 9, covers Dodleston and Chester Business Park and Pulford in Cheshire.
The post town for this district is CHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cheshire West and Chester (B) (472 postal codes), and finally, the Sir y Fflint - Flintshire area (439 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 3.61 | NE |
| Shotton | 5.03 | NW |
| Buckley | 5.44 | WNW |
| Connah's Quay | 6.21 | NW |
| Wrexham | 7.47 | SSW |
| Mold | 7.95 | W |
| Ellesmere Port | 8.87 | NNE |
| Flint | 10.09 | NW |
| Neston | 10.54 | NNW |
| Bebington | 12.43 | N |
| Heswall | 13.46 | NNW |
| Frodsham | 13.49 | NE |
| Holywell | 13.94 | NW |
| Ruthin | 15.13 | W |
| Llangollen | 15.59 | SW |
| Chirk | 15.80 | SSW |
| Runcorn | 15.95 | NE |
| Caerwys | 16.09 | WNW |
| Birkenhead | 16.86 | N |
| Whitchurch | 16.90 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,059
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 7 | 167 |
| Broughton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 131 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 120 |
| Saltney | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 102 |
| Penyffordd | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 82 |
| Saltney | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 50 |
| Higher Kinnerton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 47 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 7 | 40 |
| Penymynydd | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 34 |
| Dodleston | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 28 |
| Saltney Ferry | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 27 |
| Saltney | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 22 |
| Chester Business Park | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 21 |
| Pulford | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 20 |
| Penymynydd | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 16 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 15 |
| Handbridge | CHESTER | CH4 7 | 15 |
| Handbridge | CHESTER | CH4 7 | 15 |
| Eccleston | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 13 |
| Bretton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 11 |
| Penyffordd | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 9 |
| Marlston-cum-Lache | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 7 |
| Saltney | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 6 |
| Poulton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 6 |
| Chester Business Park | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 5 |
| Lower Kinnerton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 5 |
| Saltney Ferry | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 5 |
| Chester Business Park | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 4 |
| Balderton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 4 |
| Higher Kinnerton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 4 |
| Belgrave | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 4 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 3 |
| Saltney Ferry | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 3 |
| Eccleston | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 2 |
| Bretton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 2 |
| Eaton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 2 |
| Penyffordd | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 2 |
| Marlston-cum-Lache | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 1 |
| Eccleston | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 1 |
| CHESTER | CHESTER | CH4 8 | 1 |
| Lache | CHESTER | CH4 7 | 1 |
| Broughton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 1 |
| Broughton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 1 |
| Marlston-cum-Lache | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 1 |
| Eaton | CHESTER | CH4 9 | 1 |
| Broughton | CHESTER | CH4 0 | 1 |
Street list for CH4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BRETTON ROAD | 288 |
| CURZON STREET | 138 |
| VICKERS WAY | 120 |
| HOWARD ROAD | 86 |
| CHESTER STREET A5104 | 76 |
| WREXHAM ROAD A483 | 72 |
| WREXHAM ROAD A483 | 72 |
| SELSDON COURT | 62 |
| EWART STREET | 59 |
| LEGEND STREET | 57 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1998 |
| Public order | 448 |
| Shoplifting | 440 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 411 |
| Other theft | 383 |
| Vehicle crime | 142 |
| Burglary | 114 |
| Other crime | 111 |
| Drugs | 106 |
| Bicycle theft | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER ROAD | CHESTER | BROUGHTON | 52 | CH4 0DP | View map |
| CHESTER STREET | CHESTER | 31 | CH4 8BJ | View map | |
| HANDBRIDGE | CHESTER | 17 | CH4 7JE | View map | |
| BROUGHTON HALL ROAD | CHESTER | BROUGHTON | 11 | CH4 0QR | View map |
| HIGH STREET | CHESTER | 10 | CH4 8SE | View map | |
| FIVE ASHES ROAD | CHESTER | 9 | CH4 7QS | View map | |
| CLIVEDEN ROAD | CHESTER | 8 | CH4 8DS | View map | |
| VICTORIA ROAD | CHESTER | SALTNEY | 8 | CH4 8SS | View map |
| HIGH STREET | CHESTER | SALTNEY | 7 | CH4 8SE | View map |
| RIVER LANE | CHESTER | SALTNEY | 7 | CH4 8RH | View map |
Schools in the district
Queen's Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Queen's Park , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7AE
Headteacher: Miss Lyndsay Watterson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Queen's Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Queens Park Road , Handbridge , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7AE
Headteacher: Mr Tom Kearns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chester International School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7AE
Headteacher: Mrs Katrina Brown
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Community Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7HS
Headteacher: Mrs K Tyrie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7HS
Headteacher: Miss Emma Drew (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Catholic High School, Chester
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7HS
Headteacher: Mrs CATHRYN MCKEAGNEY (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Belgrave Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7QS
Headteacher: Mrs Juliette Benton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Belgrave Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park , Chester
Postcode: CH4 7QS
Headteacher: Ms Juliette Benton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawthorn Road , Lache , Chester
Postcode: CH4 8HX
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lache Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawthorn Road , Lache , Chester
Postcode: CH4 8HX
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Seager (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eaton Road , Eccleston , Chester
Postcode: CH4 9HD
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Prescott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dodleston CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Dodleston , Chester
Postcode: CH4 9NG
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Boyes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Portland Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Laird Street , Claughton , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 0AB
Headteacher: Mr Phil Crossley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Co-op Academy Portland
Phase: Primary
Address:
Laird Street , Claughton , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 0AB
Headteacher: Mrs Corynne Peace
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tollemache Road , Claughton , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 0DQ
Headteacher: Mr S.G. Brady (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wirral Hospitals' School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
157 Park Road North , Claughton , Wirral
Postcode: CH41 0EZ
Headteacher: Mr Phill Arrowsmith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Woodlands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hollybank Road , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 2SY
Headteacher: Miss Jacquie Fleetwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Grove , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 2TD
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Murphy (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Grove , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 2UJ
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Tweddle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cathcart Street Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dover Close , Birkenhead , Wirral
Postcode: CH41 3JY
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsay Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Progress Schools - Wirral
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
The Hive , Bright Street , Wirral
Postcode: CH41 4EA
Headteacher: Mr Pio Sevillano
Ofsted rating: Good
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 4HS
Headteacher: Mr Greg Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Wirral Metropolitan College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Conway Park Campus , Conway Park , Europa Boulevard , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 4NT
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Higginson (Principal and Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
60 Hamilton Square , Wirral
Postcode: CH41 5AT
Headteacher: Mr Aarron Stafford
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gautby Road , Bidston , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 7DU
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kilgarth School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Cavendish Street , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 8BA
Headteacher: Ms Jane Westlake (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Price Street , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH41 8DU
Headteacher: Mrs Elaine McGunigall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mersey Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Elm Road , Higher Tranmere , Wirral
Postcode: CH42 0PH
Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rock Ferry Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ionic Street , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 2BL
Headteacher: Ms Sara Radley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Highfield South , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 4NE
Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Prescott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Well Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Road , Tranmere , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 5PF
Headteacher: Mrs Moira Loftus (Interim Executive Headteacher) (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Prenton High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hesketh Avenue , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 6RR
Headteacher: Lisa Ayling (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bedford Drive Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bedford Drive , Rock Ferry , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 6RT
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Bridges (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Devonshire Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Temple Road , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 9JX
Headteacher: Mr Ian Hunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodchurch Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodchurch Road , Oxton , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH42 9LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Birch (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Prenton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bramwell Avenue , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 0RQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Lloyd
Ofsted rating: Good
Birkenhead High School Academy
Phase: All-through
Address:
86 Devonshire Place , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 1TY
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Mahony (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anselm's College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Manor Hill , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 1UQ
Headteacher: Simon Duggan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holm Lane , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 2HT
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Ramsden (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Townfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Townfield Lane , Prenton , Wirral
Postcode: CH43 2LH
Headteacher: Mrs Moira Loftus (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Birkenhead Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Park Road South , Birkenhead
Postcode: CH43 4UY
Headteacher: Mr Peter Mee (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodchurch Road , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 5UT
Headteacher: Mr A Turner (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodchurch Road , Oxton , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 5UT
Headteacher: Mr A Turner
Ofsted rating: Good
The Observatory School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bidston Village Road , Bidston , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 7QT
Headteacher: Mr Gregory Chiswell (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Farmfield Drive , Beechwood , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 7TE
Headteacher: Mrs Chris Fenna (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ballantyne Drive , Bidston , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 7XG
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Hazeldine (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Manor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beechwood Drive , Birkenhead , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 7ZU
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Lightwing (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Park Road West , Claughton , Wirral
Postcode: CH43 8SQ
Headteacher: Mr Mike Kilbride (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ridgeway High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Noctorum Avenue , Noctorum , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 9EB
Headteacher: Mr Gavin Sterry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hillside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ridgeview Road , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 9HG
Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Thompson-Broom (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Peter's Way , Noctorum , St. Peters Rc Primary School , Prenton
Postcode: CH43 9QR
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Parry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Weatherhead High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Breck Rd , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 3HS
Headteacher: Mr Dominic Mackenzie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Somerville Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Brentwood Street , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 4BB
Headteacher: Mr Phillip Dickson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Love Lane , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 5RN
Headteacher: Mr Michael Mellin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashburton Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 5XB
Headteacher: Mr John McDonald (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Riverside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brighton Street , Wallasey , Wirral
Postcode: CH44 6QW
Headteacher: Mrs Christina Lahive (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wheatland Lane , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 7ED
Headteacher: Mrs Maria Hollis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Egremont Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 8AF
Headteacher: Mr N Greathead (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Egremont Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 8AF
Headteacher: Mrs M Eastwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Somerville Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Northbrook Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 9AR
Headteacher: Mr Phil Dickson (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingsway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashville Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 9EF
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Holbrook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Elleray Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Elleray Park Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 0LH
Headteacher: Mrs Clare McGuinness (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
New Brighton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vaughan Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 1LH
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Armer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Catholic College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wallasey Village , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 3LN
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Boyle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wallasey Village , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 3LN
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Maddocks
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St George's Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St George's Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 3NF
Headteacher: Mr Bernard Cassidy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Oldershaw School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Valkyrie Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 4RJ
Headteacher: Mr Steve Fisher (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mount Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Pleasant Road , Wirral
Postcode: CH45 5HU
Headteacher: Miss Zoe Byrne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Liscard Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Withens Lane , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 7NQ
Headteacher: Mrs S Talbot (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenleas Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 8LZ
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Mosslands School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Mosslands Drive , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 8PJ
Headteacher: Mr Adrian Whiteley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Emslie Morgan Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
235 Leasowe Road , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 8RE
Headteacher: Mrs Cassandra Ravenscroft
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
LIFE Wirral Sports School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
126 Victoria Road
Postcode: CH45 9LD
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Quilty
Ofsted rating: Good
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Atherton Street , Wallasey
Postcode: CH45 9LT
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Wallace (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upton Road , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 0PB
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Donelan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upton Road , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 0PB
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Donelan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Birket Avenue , Leasowe
Postcode: CH46 1RA
Headteacher: Mrs Kim Webster (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Castleway Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Castleway North , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 1RN
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Mycroft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Castleway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Castleway North , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 1RN
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Mycroft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Leasowe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oxley Avenue , Leasowe , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 1RU
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gardenside , Leasowe , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 2RP
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Cartmell
Ofsted rating: Good
Lingham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Townmeadow Lane , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 7UQ
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Dewhurst-Doyle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eastway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rossall Road , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 8TA
Headteacher: Mrs Emily Morris (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Danger Lane , Moreton , Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 8UG
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Grealis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sandbrook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stavordale Road , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 9PS
Headteacher: Ms Claire Temple (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Orrets Meadow School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Chapelhill Road , Moreton , Wirral
Postcode: CH46 9QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn Duncan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
126 Market Street , Hoylake , Wirral
Postcode: CH47 3BH
Headteacher: Headteacher Christine Wright (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Meols Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Elwyn Road , Meols , Wirral
Postcode: CH47 7AP
Headteacher: Mrs Pip Joyce (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Great Meols Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Elwyn Road , Meols , Wirral
Postcode: CH47 7AP
Headteacher: Mr Rob Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Bridget's Lane , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 3JT
Headteacher: Mr Neil Le Feuvre (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
West Kirby School and College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Meols Drive , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 5DH
Headteacher: Miss S Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
West Kirby Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Graham Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 5DP
Headteacher: Mrs Glenice Robinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
West Kirby Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Graham Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 5DP
Headteacher: Mr Simeon Clarke (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Kirby Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Anglesey Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 5EQ
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Bailey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 6DR
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Morris (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Saughall Massie Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 6DR
Headteacher: Mr Paul Hindle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hilbre High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Frankby Road , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 6EQ
Headteacher: Headteacher Mark Bellamy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Calday Grange Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Grammar School Lane , West Kirby , Wirral
Postcode: CH48 8GG
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rigby Drive , Greasby , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 1RE
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cotton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rigby Drive , Greasby , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 1RE
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Dunne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Brookdale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Escolme Drive , WIRRAL
Postcode: CH49 1SE
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Ball (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greasby Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Lane , Greasby , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 3AR
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Johnson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greasby Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Barker Lane , Greasby , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 3NX
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Tomkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hayfield School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Manor Drive , Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 4LN
Headteacher: Mr Lee Comber (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Overchurch Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moreton Road , Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 4NS
Headteacher: Mr Steven Elliott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Overchurch Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moreton Road , Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 4NS
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Sheridan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Meadowside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Pool Lane , Woodchurch , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 5LA
Headteacher: Miss Paula Wareing (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Hey Road , Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 5LE
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Ralph (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Foxfield School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
New Hey Road , Woodchurch
Postcode: CH49 5LF
Headteacher: Mr Martin McKenna (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Upton Hall School FCJ
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 6LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Young (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Upton Hall School FCJ
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 6LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Gaunt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moreton Road , Upton , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 6LL
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Marrin (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodchurch CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Woodchurch , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 7LS
Headteacher: Mr Brian McGregor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Woodchurch High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Carr Bridge Road , Woodchurch , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 7NG
Headteacher: Mr Martyn Canham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Phase: Nursery
Address:
New Hey Road , Woodchurch , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 8HB
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Kennedy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Fender Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Hey Road , Woodchurch , Wirral
Postcode: CH49 8HB
Headteacher: Louise Seargeant (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gilbrook School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Glebe Hey Road , Woodchurch
Postcode: CH49 8HE
Headteacher: Mrs Kirsten Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overleigh Orthodontics | THE OLD FORGE, 24 OVERLEIGH ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 7HL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Cambria Dental Practice | 6 CHESTER ROAD, PENYFFORDD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0JZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dentologicum | HONEYCOMB WEST, HONEYCOMB, CHESTER BUSINESS PARK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 9QH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | St David's Terrace | SALTNEY, CHESTER, CH4 0AF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Art Of Dental Care | WREXHAM ROAD, MARLSTON-CUM-LACHE, CHESTER, CH4 9DE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marches Medical Practice | 83 MAIN ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0NR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01244 520615 |
| 2 | The Handbridge Med.ctr. | GREENWAY STREET, HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 7JS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01244 680169 |
| 3 | Lache Health Centre | HAWTHORN ROAD, LACHE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 8HX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01244 671991 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speeds Healthcare | 1 LAKESIDE, CHESTER BUSINESS PARK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 9QT | PHARMACY | Call 01244 906111 |
| 2 | Handbridge Pharmacy | 7-9 HANDBRIDGE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 7JE | PHARMACY | Call 01244 683454 |
| 3 | Westminster Park Pharmacy | 7 CASTLECROFT ROAD, WESTMINSTER PARK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 7QD | PHARMACY | Call 01244 677000 |
| 4 | Owen's Chemist | 20A CHESTER STREET, SALTNEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 8BJ | PHARMACY | Call 01244 680410 |
| 5 | Morrisons Pharmacy | DRAGON WORKS, HIGH STREET, SALTNEY, CHESTER, CH4 8RU | PHARMACY | Call 01244 629116 |
| 6 | Penyffordd Pharmacy | 1 VOUNOG HILL, PENYFFORDD, CHESTER, CH4 0EY | PHARMACY | Call 01244 540054 |
| 7 | Boots | 7 BROUGHTON SHOPPING PARK, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CH4 0DP | PHARMACY | Call 01244 538520 |
| 8 | Vantage Pharmacy | 83 MAIN ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CH4 0NR | PHARMACY | Call 01244 520302 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco Opticians (broughton) | BROUGHTON ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Boots Opticians - Chester | UNIT 7, BROUGHTON RETAIL PARK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Vision Express At Tesco (chester Broughton Park) | AIRBUS LTD, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0DR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vision Express (broughton) | BROUGHTON SHOPPING PARK, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Specsavers (broughton) | BROUGHTON SHOPPING PARK, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE, CH4 0DP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Specsavers Healthcall (broughton) | BROUGHTON SHOPPING CENTRE, CHESTER ROAD, BROUGHTON, CHESTER, CH4 0DE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £440,908 | 170 | £454,214 | 224 | £476,437 | 272 | £438,600 | 326 |
| Semi-detached | £269,658 | 183 | £260,492 | 246 | £256,047 | 191 | £241,836 | 241 |
| Terraced | £224,482 | 93 | £237,332 | 110 | £212,051 | 118 | £221,834 | 121 |
| Flats | £180,908 | 44 | £167,578 | 29 | £188,178 | 55 | £176,486 | 48 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Penyffordd
CRS Code: PNF
Operator: AW
Line: Borderlands Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
M53 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.96
Average Driving Distance: 7.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 893
M53 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.31
Average Driving Distance: 9.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 893
M53 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.26
Average Driving Distance: 10.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 893
M56 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.29
Average Driving Distance: 10.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 279
M56 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.75
Average Driving Distance: 11.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 893
M53 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.84
Average Driving Distance: 12.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 499
M53 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.26
Average Driving Distance: 13.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 115
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CH4 0 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH4 7 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH4 8 | Chester Delivery Office |
| CH4 9 | Chester Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | H | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| C | H | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CH4 postal code is CHESTER followed by SALTNEY, and BROUGHTON.
The CH4 Postcode shares a border with LL12 (WREXHAM, LLAY, GRESFORD), CH5 (Connah's Quay, CONNAHS QUAY, Shotton), CH1 (CHESTER, Blacon, Saughall), CH3 (CHESTER, Tattenhall, Vicars Cross) and CH7 (BUCKLEY, MOLD, MYNYDD ISA).
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