Grasmere Road is in Newton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 2LR 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 Grasmere Road, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 2LH, CH2 2LP, CH2 2NE, CH2 2LQ, CH2 1PS, CH2 2LD, CH2 1PG, CH2 2LG, CH2 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH2 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50.7% | 53.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 CH2 2LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 36.4% | 47% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 27.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 51.4% | 47.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 23.1% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 26.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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% | 6% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 89.9% | 90.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 90.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Road was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Newton & Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grasmere Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Newton & Hoole and the 289th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grasmere Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-05 | £137,970 |
| 37 Grasmere Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-10 | £238,579 |
| 24 Grasmere Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-31 | £221,627 |
| 59 Grasmere Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-06-08 | £209,954 |
| 22 Grasmere Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-07-05 | £216,535 |
CH2 2LR 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,701 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 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 763 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 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,702 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 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,829 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 | 354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 271 yd | |
| Oaklands Hotel | 93 Hoole Road | 695 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Cafe | All Saints Church Vicarage Road | 707 yd | |
| Shanghai Restaurant | 4 Hoole Road | 895 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 1 Faulkner Street | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County Sports Club | Cheshire County Sports Club Plas Newton Lane | 835 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 16 Faulkner Street | 925 yd | |
| The Suburbs | 22 Charles Street, Hoole | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 57 Kingsway | 203 yd | |
| Jeffs of Kingsway | 97 Kingsway | 273 yd | |
| Sarnies | 1A Faulkner Street | 898 yd | |
| Peak Sandwiches Ltd | 34 Charles Street, Hoole | 932 yd | |
| Munchies | 19 Faulkner Street | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 984 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4 Weston Grove, Upton | 1,031 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway High School (Closed) Kingsway | 131 yd | |
| Kingsway Sports Pitches Kingsway | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Mill View School WEALSTONE LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Upton-By-Chester High School ST. JAMES AVENUE | 912 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 | 983 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 | 80.4% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.