The Heywoods is in Chester and in Chester district. CH2 2RA 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 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Heywoods, Chester, CH2 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 2RF, CH2 2AW, CH2 2RD, CH2 2BQ, CH2 2AN, CH2 2RH, CH2 2RB, CH2 2AT, CH2 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH2 2RA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 48% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 55.3% | 52% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 CH2 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 62.5% | 60.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 23.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 61.4% | 54.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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.
In the area around CH2 2RA this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64% | 61.5% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 87.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 84.2% | 79.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 79.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Heywoods was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Heywoods has the 28th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 294th highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Heywoods, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-10-13 | £321,220 |
| 32 The Heywoods, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-03-14 | £263,763 |
| 20 The Heywoods, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-28 | £330,677 |
| 18 The Heywoods, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-18 | £379,413 |
| 46 The Heywoods, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-31 | £217,189 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around The Heywoods, Chester, CH2 2RA has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 38 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around The Heywoods, Chester, CH2 2RA has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 38 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
CH2 2RA 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Infant School Cheyney Road , CH1 4BR | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CofE Junior School Walpole Street , CH1 4HG | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street County Infant School Egerton Street , CH1 3ND | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bank School Abbots Hayes , Liverpool Road CH2 1AB | - not rated | 269 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton House School Abbot's Park , CH1 4BD | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 576 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zippy's Playworld | Unit 5, Grange Park Grange Road | 95 yd | |
| Space | Unit 6, Grange Park Grange Road | 116 yd | |
| Total Fitness | Thrive, 53 Liverpool Road | 221 yd | |
| Lesley's Bistro | Your Housing Group Abbots Wood | 485 yd | |
| University of Chester Pizzeria | University Of Chester Parkgate Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmo's | Unit 6, Centurion Point Victoria Road | 707 yd | |
| Rileys | Centurion Point Victoria Road | 745 yd | |
| Chichester Arms | 66 - 68 Garden Lane | 819 yd | |
| Halcyon Garden | 52 Garden Lane | 831 yd | |
| Mill At Upton | The Mill At Upton, 76 Liverpool Road, Upton | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoole Fish Bar | 4 Ermine Road | 793 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Sumner House, 1B Delamere Street | 821 yd | |
| River Queen Takeaway | 75 - 77 Garden Lane | 828 yd | |
| Uni Kebab & Pizza | 69 Garden Lane | 828 yd | |
| Uni Chicken | 67 Garden Lane | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Mill Lane, Upton | 770 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 Delamere Street | 821 yd | |
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 894 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 1,003 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queens'S Lower School 55-57 55-57 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| Total Fitness (Chester) Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| University Of Chester (Chester Campus) CRAIGSIDE CRAIGSIDE EXTON PARK | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Northgate Arena Victoria Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 4.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.