Little Rake Lane is in Chorlton By Backford, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 4DH is located in the Saughall & Mollington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH2 4DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 48.4% | 55.2% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 44.8% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 25.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 50.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 62.1% | 47% | -15.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 39.3% | 13.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4DH this area, 6.4% 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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57% | 44% | -13.0% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96% | 98.3% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.2% | 96.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Rake Lane was 179.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.7% higher than the Saughall & Mollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Rake Lane has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington and the 84th highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Barn Little Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2025-10-31 | £493,473 |
| Chorlton Lodge Little Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2020-04-03 | £777,531 |
| Swift Barn Little Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-07-12 | £384,457 |
| Chorlton Manor House Little Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-07-24 | £1,345,940 |
| Chorlton Lodge Little Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2010-10-08 | £803,386 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Little Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DH has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 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 Little Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DH has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 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 4DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CH2 4DH 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.
| Retired | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backford CofE Primary School Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Community Primary School Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Academy Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mollington CofE (Controlled) Primary School Grove Road , Mollington CH1 6LG | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Grove Road , Mollington CH1 6LG | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Oaks High School, A Specialist Sports College Stanney Lane , CH65 9DB | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess of Chester Hospital Education Unit Children's Medical Ward 30 , Maternity Wing CH2 1UL | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.