Hoole Lane is in Hoole, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 3DW is located in the Newton & Hoole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 3HA, CH2 3EE, CH3 5PF, CH3 5PE, CH3 5JU, CH2 3TB, CH2 3ED, CH3 5NZ, CH2 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH2 3DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 42% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 17.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 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 (90.1%) 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 | 65.8% | 59.2% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 30.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 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 3DW this area, 6.2% 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 6.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 89.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 93.4% | 88.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 87.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoole Lane was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoole Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 385th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bridge Court Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-29 | £258,147 |
| 11 Bridge Court Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £200,700 | 2021-01-18 | £248,259 |
| 14 Bridge Court Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2016-03-31 | £267,099 |
| 1 Bridge Court Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2016-03-10 | £277,028 |
| 9 Bridge Court Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2013-12-20 | £273,680 |
CH2 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,603 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 | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Union Street , CH1 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,740 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 | 427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 2,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson's Cafe | Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road | 447 yd | |
| Ginger Monkey Play Limited | 31 Christleton Road | 494 yd | |
| Campbell Hall Homeless Drop In | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 496 yd | |
| Soul Kitchen | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 496 yd | |
| The Fenix Cafe | Campbell Memorial Hall Barrel Well Hill | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 367 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 432 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | The Mount Inn The Mount | 546 yd | |
| The Little Oak | 99 - 101 Boughton | 585 yd | |
| Little Oak | 99 - 101 Boughton | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Sandwiches Ltd | 34 Charles Street, Hoole | 588 yd | |
| Naheda's Kitchen | 9 Charles Street, Hoole | 618 yd | |
| China Garden | 7 Charles Street, Hoole | 633 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 40 Faulkner Street | 669 yd | |
| Munchies | 19 Faulkner Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 654 yd | |
| Waitrose | 71 Boughton | 813 yd | |
| SHELL HOOLE ROAD | 29 Hoole Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Chester Boxing And Bodybuilding Centre (Closed) Unit W20 Unit W20 Hoole Bridge | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 1,017 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 | 6.7% |
| 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.