Queensway is in Newton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 1PG is located in the Newton & Hoole 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 Queensway, Newton, Chester, CH2 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 1PF, CH2 1HA, CH2 2LB, CH2 2HJ, CH2 2HH, CH2 2LE, CH2 1PA, CH2 2LR, CH2 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH2 1PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH2 1PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 25% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.1% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 11.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 48.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 95% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 96.8% | 87.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 87.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Newton & Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queensway has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Newton & Hoole and the 532nd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Queensway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2017-08-30 | £363,564 |
| 48 Queensway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2016-01-27 | £555,287 |
| 24 Queensway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2015-10-02 | £374,934 |
| 24 Queensway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-19 | £403,670 |
| 20 Queensway, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-05-02 | £395,570 |
CH2 1PG 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Community Cafe | 91 Kingsway | 474 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Cafe | All Saints Church Vicarage Road | 721 yd | |
| Oaklands Hotel | 93 Hoole Road | 739 yd | |
| Shanghai Restaurant | 4 Hoole Road | 814 yd | |
| Spavens Chester | 41 Hoole Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 16 Faulkner Street | 869 yd | |
| The Suburbs | 22 Charles Street, Hoole | 923 yd | |
| Cheshire County Sports Club | Cheshire County Sports Club Plas Newton Lane | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 57 Kingsway | 405 yd | |
| Jeffs of Kingsway | 97 Kingsway | 480 yd | |
| Sarnies | 1A Faulkner Street | 831 yd | |
| Munchies | 19 Faulkner Street | 891 yd | |
| Peak Sandwiches Ltd | 34 Charles Street, Hoole | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 934 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 949 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4 Weston Grove, Upton | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Sports Pitches Kingsway | grass pitches | 59 yd |
| Kingsway High School (Closed) Kingsway | 87 yd | |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Mill View School WEALSTONE LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Wealstone Lane Playing Field WEALSTONE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Upton-By-Chester High School ST. JAMES AVENUE | 1,018 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.