Chester population statistics

In 2024, there were 697k residents in Chester postcode area with an average age of 42.9 years. Population density was 715 residents/km2. Population grew by 7.3% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3.1 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Chester postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents697k1.1% of Eng+Wls
Average age 42.940.8
Population density715409

Chester population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Chester population density map

Chester population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Chester population average age map

Chester population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Chester population growth

Total annual population in Chester postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024697k0.32%0.74%
2023690k0.29%0.72%
2022684k0.26%0.68%
2021679k0.24%0.66%
2020678k0.24%0.68%
2019677k0.25%0.71%
2018676k0.25%0.72%
2017674k0.25%0.73%
2016672k0.24%0.75%
2015670k0.24%0.74%
2014669k0.24%0.74%
2013665k0.21%0.73%
2012663k0.21%0.73%
2011662k0.21%0.73%
2010661k0.21%0.72%
2009659k0.19%0.70%
2008657k0.18%0.70%
2007656k0.18%0.67%
2006654k0.17%0.63%
2005653k0.15%0.61%
2004652k0.17%0.52%
2003651k0.25%0.50%
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Chester population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Chester population pyramid by year

Chester population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Chester population share by decade of age by year

Chester working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Chester working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15121k17.3%18.3%
16-64424k60.7%62.8%
65+153k22.0%18.9%

Chester average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Chester average age rank by year

Average Age in Chester postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Chester42.9
England & Wales40.8

Chester population average age

Annual area statistics of Chester's population average age compared to country statistics.

Chester population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearChester postcode areaEngland and Wales
202442.940.8
202342.840.7
202242.840.7
202142.740.7
202042.540.5
201942.440.4
201842.240.2
201742.040.1
201641.839.9
201541.739.8
201441.539.7
201341.439.6
201241.339.5
201141.139.4
201041.039.3
200940.839.2
200840.639.2
200740.539.1
200640.439.0
200540.239.0
200440.138.9
200339.938.8
200239.738.7

Chester residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Chester residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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