Plas Newton Lane is in Newton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 1PL is located in the Upton 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 Plas Newton Lane, Newton, Chester, CH2 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 1PN, CH2 1PW, CH2 1QB, CH2 1NW, CH2 1PU, CH2 1TH, CH2 1SA, CH2 1SB, CH2 1PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH2 1PL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% 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 | 51.9% | 56.3% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 43.7% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 1PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 16.9% | 27.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 53.3% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 47.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 88.9% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.8% | 92.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plas Newton Lane was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Newton & Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plas Newton Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Newton & Hoole and the 277th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-12-15 | £401,216 |
| 83 Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-09 | £490,402 |
| Meirion Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2023-05-15 | £463,015 |
| Crossfields, 65 Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-06-10 | £503,733 |
| Meirion Plas Newton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2018-03-29 | £407,541 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CH2 1PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Westlea Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Upton Lane , Upton Heath CH2 1ED | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 461 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 4,294 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 | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 381 yd | |
| Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito | 86 Weston Grove, Upton | 695 yd | |
| Cafe Number One | 76 Weston Grove, Upton | 695 yd | |
| indian brasserie | 151 Long Lane, Upton | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County Sports Club | Cheshire County Sports Club Plas Newton Lane | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 57 Kingsway | 377 yd | |
| Jeffs of Kingsway | 97 Kingsway | 404 yd | |
| Kam Xin | 90 Weston Grove, Upton | 695 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 Weston Grove, Upton | 696 yd | |
| Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove | Unit 1 Weston Grove, Upton | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 4 Weston Grove, Upton | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upton-By-Chester High School ST. JAMES AVENUE | 447 yd | |
| Kingsway Sports Pitches Kingsway | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Kingsway High School (Closed) Kingsway | 547 yd | |
| Cheshire County Sports Club CHESHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB CHESHIRE COUNTY SPORTS CLUB MANNINGS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 688 yd |
| Mill View School WEALSTONE LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Wealstone Lane Playing Field WEALSTONE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 958 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 | 30.0% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.