Picton Lane is in Picton, Chester and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH2 4HE is located in the Gowy Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Picton Lane, Picton, Chester, CH2 4HE 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. The area surrounding CH2 4HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH2 4HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 30.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 54.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 53.3% | 53.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 11% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 39.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Lane was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Gowy Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picton Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural and the 335th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands View Picton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-08-26 | £658,628 |
| Picton Hall Farm Picton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-04-25 | £871,262 |
| Lower Hall Farm Picton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2017-11-13 | £626,143 |
CH2 4HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 4HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickle Trafford Village School School Lane , Mickle Trafford CH2 4EF | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Academy Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Upton Lane , Upton Heath CH2 1ED | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Arrowcroft Road , Guilden Sutton CH3 7ES | 4out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 3,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Other independent 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 28.6% |
| Median download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.