Woodbank Lane is in Woodbank, Chester and in Chester district. CH1 6JD is located in the Saughall & Mollington 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 Woodbank Lane, Woodbank, Chester, CH1 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH1 6JD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 45.9% | 52.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 47.4% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 41.8% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 44% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 55% | 53.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 0.9% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 43% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 88.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 90.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbank Lane was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% higher than the Saughall & Mollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodbank Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Lodge Woodbank Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £877,500 | 2022-08-01 | £955,276 |
| Park Farm Woodbank Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-01-31 | £816,497 |
| Stack Polly Woodbank Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2018-02-21 | £1,454,754 |
| Oakfields Woodbank Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2013-06-24 | £772,090 |
| The Willows Woodbank Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2010-04-23 | £944,571 |
CH1 6JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH1 6JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capenhurst CofE Primary School Capenhurst Lane , Capenhurst CH1 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Church Road , Saughall CH1 6EP | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Puddington Lane , Burton CH64 5SE | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Grove Road , Mollington CH1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Community Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 2out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sealand C.P. School Farm Road , Sealand CH5 2HH | - not rated | 4,505 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesto @ The Yacht | The Yacht Inn Parkgate Road, Saughall | 1,031 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% |
| Median download speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.