Hoole Lane is in Hoole, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 3EQ 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 Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 3EJ, CH2 3EL, CH2 3EF, CH2 3DF, CH2 3FD, CH2 3EN, CH2 3JT, CH2 3FA, CH2 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH2 3EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 56.5% | 54.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 43.5% | 45.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 32% | 34.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53.9% | 52.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18% | 13.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 6.6% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 42.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 92.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 92.3% | 88.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 88.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoole Lane was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Gowy Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoole Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural and the 217th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-07-24 | £290,939 |
| 193 Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-28 | £340,741 |
| 155 Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-07-28 | £480,000 |
| 203 Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2021-09-24 | £354,816 |
| 163B Hoole Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-09-30 | £426,667 |
CH2 3EQ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,774 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Hotel | 93 Hoole Road | 629 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Cafe | All Saints Church Vicarage Road | 715 yd | |
| Hobson's Cafe | Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road | 805 yd | |
| Little Yellow Pig | 31 Westminster Road | 849 yd | |
| HUNGRY COW @ THE BRIDGE INN | Bridge Inn, 111 Tarvin Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Piper Hotel | Pipers Lane Hoole | 705 yd | |
| The Suburbs | 22 Charles Street, Hoole | 886 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 16 Faulkner Street | 950 yd | |
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 1,011 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys Fish And Chip Shop | 7 Cedar Grove | 424 yd | |
| Sheradon Grill & Wok Bar | 50 Green Lane, Great Boughton | 754 yd | |
| Peak Sandwiches Ltd | 34 Charles Street, Hoole | 793 yd | |
| China Garden | 7 Charles Street, Hoole | 886 yd | |
| Naheda's Kitchen | 9 Charles Street, Hoole | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 2 - 6 Charles Street, Hoole | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Hoole Playing Fields HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND HOOLE PLAYINGFIELD COMPOUND PARK DRIVE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Alexander Park CANADIAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Hoole Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) Fairfield Road | tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Oldfield Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Thackeray Drive Playing Fields THACKERAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| The Club And Spa Chester HOOLE HALL HOOLE HALL WARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 28.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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 | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.