Categories in Chester
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chester
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 861 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 773 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 671 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 646 | 22 years |
| Lawyers legal | 400 | 27 years |
| Real estate | 387 | 29 years |
| Other accommodation | 294 | 42 years |
| Clothing stores | 283 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 279 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 277 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 276 | 14 years |
| Electronics stores | 261 | 26 years |
Chester Facts
| Area | 19.1 km² |
| Population | 56,566 |
| Male Population | 27,451 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 29,115 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -12.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.4% |
| Median Age | 36.8 years (Male: 36.9, Female: 36.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,821 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1244 |
| Neighborhoods | Saltney, Blacon, Upton, Broughton, Saughall |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.19050, -2.89189 |
| Postal Codes | CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, More |
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Chester Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,457 | 61,392 | 60,456 | 61,748 | 56,566 | 56,283 | 55,968 |
| Population Density | 3,381.4 / km² | 3,220.6 / km² | 3,171.5 / km² | 3,239.2 / km² | 2,967.4 / km² | 2,952.6 / km² | 2,936 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChester Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | -12.2% | -7.9% | -6.4% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chester Median Age
Median Age: 36.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 36.8 yrs | 36.8 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chester Population Density
Population Density: 2,967 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 56,566 | 19.1 km² | 2,967 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chester Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Chester
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chester
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chester
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Chester
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chester
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Chester Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,271 | $30,132 | $34,351 | $36,226 | $36,612 | $39,816 | $38,634 | $43,821 |
| Total GDP | $666.1M | $707.4M | $804.8M | $852.3M | $874.4M | $967.9M | $937.5M | $1.1B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chester CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 27,234 tn | 0.48 tn | 1,428.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Chester CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,234 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,428.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/15 | 3:41 PM | 3 | 98.2 km | 9,000 m | 5km WNW of Llanwnda, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 84.6 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 10:05 PM | 3.3 | 44.4 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.8 | 64.7 km | 4,900 m | United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/29/04 | 5:08 AM | 3.4 | 72.6 km | 12,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/02 | 4:42 AM | 3.1 | 56.4 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/02 | 8:24 AM | 3.8 | 57.7 km | 3,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/02 | 1:53 AM | 3.3 | 58.4 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/02 | 12:28 PM | 3.5 | 58.8 km | 4,200 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/02 | 11:42 AM | 4.3 | 55.1 km | 5,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chester
(/ˈtʃɛstər/ CHESS-tər) is a walled city in Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, it is the largest and most populous settlement of the unitary authority area of Cheshire West and Chester, which had a combined po..
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