Garden Lane is in Chester and in Chester district. CH1 4HN is located in the Chester City & the Garden Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH1 4HW, CH1 4HT, CH1 4FD, CH1 4EY, CH1 4HQ, CH1 4HU, CH1 4HL, CH1 4FE, CH1 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 4HN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 59% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 42.6% | 41% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH1 4HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.7% | 79.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 41.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -31.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 45.5% | -13.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 41.5% | 14.4% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CH1 4HN this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 42.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 25.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 38.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 96.3% | 85.6% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 81.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 81.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Lane was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Blacon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Blacon and the 384th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cambrian Villas Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2023-08-04 | £296,763 |
| 1 Cambrian Villas Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2020-06-11 | £299,565 |
| 2 Cambrian Villas Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-06-29 | £334,447 |
| 2 Cambrian Villas Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-03-04 | £200,702 |
| 1 Cambrian Villas Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-12-12 | £234,667 |
CH1 4HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CH1 4HN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 99 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Blacon Point Road , Blacon CH1 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arches Community Primary School Saughall Road , Blacon CH1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 360 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete`s Cafe | 54 Garden Lane | 153 yd | |
| THE BOUVERIE | 51 - 53 Garden Lane | 224 yd | |
| Garden Social | 40 Catherine Street | 323 yd | |
| Bubble tea Bar | 49 Garden Lane | 344 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Arms | 66 - 68 Garden Lane | 78 yd | |
| Halcyon Garden | 52 Garden Lane | 153 yd | |
| Telfords Warehouse | Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf Raymond Street | 420 yd | |
| Cosmo's | Unit 6, Centurion Point Victoria Road | 584 yd | |
| Liverpool Arms | The Liverpool Arms, 79 Northgate Street | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi's | 97 Garden Lane | 48 yd | |
| Garden Lane Pizza | 93 Garden Lane | 72 yd | |
| River Queen Takeaway | 75 - 77 Garden Lane | 126 yd | |
| Uni Kebab & Pizza | 69 Garden Lane | 169 yd | |
| Uni Chicken | 67 Garden Lane | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 566 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit 4, Chester Retail Park Old Seals Way | 693 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Bumpers Lane | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Hartford Way | 931 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 24 Northgate Street | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Chester (Chester Campus) CRAIGSIDE CRAIGSIDE EXTON PARK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Braventis Gym ARTHUR STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| The Queen'S Senior School CITY WALLS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Club Moativation (Chester) TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Deva Stadium SEALAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Pure Gym (Chester) DEVA RETAIL CENTRE DEVA RETAIL CENTRE STENDALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| The Chester Racecourse Polo Club WATERGATE SQUARE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.