Faulkner Street is in Hoole, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 3BQ 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 Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 3BG, CH2 3BH, CH2 3BJ, CH2 3BW, CH2 3BN, CH2 3AR, CH2 3BL, CH2 3DB, CH2 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH2 3BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CH2 3BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65% 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 | 58.1% | 65% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 27.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 21.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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% | 56.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 12.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 53.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 92.6% | 77.4% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 77.4% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faulkner Street was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Faulkner Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 195th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Faulkner Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-01-31 | £284,870 |
| 104 Faulkner Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-30 | £302,174 |
| 114 Faulkner Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-09-06 | £247,090 |
| 92 Faulkner Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-26 | £323,429 |
| 90 Faulkner Street, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-15 | £297,610 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,770 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 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson's Cafe | Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road | 108 yd | |
| The Faulkner | The Faulkner, 48 Faulkner Street | 165 yd | |
| Chatwins | 1 - 5 Charles Street, Hoole | 166 yd | |
| Bromfield Arms (Chester) | Bromfield Arms, 43 Faulkner Street | 174 yd | |
| Little Yellow Pig | 31 Westminster Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Suburbs | 22 Charles Street, Hoole | 192 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 16 Faulkner Street | 255 yd | |
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 458 yd | |
| The Bridgewater Arms | 16 Crewe Street | 581 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 94 Brook Street | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naheda's Kitchen | 9 Charles Street, Hoole | 171 yd | |
| China Garden | 7 Charles Street, Hoole | 192 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 40 Faulkner Street | 199 yd | |
| Peak Sandwiches Ltd | 34 Charles Street, Hoole | 230 yd | |
| Munchies | 19 Faulkner Street | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 185 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 329 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 681 yd | |
| Spice Of Asia | Majestic House, 95 - 97 Brook Street | 788 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frodsham Street | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Mill Hotel Health Club MILTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Chester City Baths CHESTER CITY BATHS CHESTER CITY BATHS UNION STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.