Rake Lane is in Little Stanney, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 4HS 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 Rake Lane, Little Stanney, Chester, CH2 4HS 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 4HS is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 52.5% | 46.9% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 53.1% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 26.3% | 25.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 50.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 43.4% | 56.6% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 30.7% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 4HS this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 8.6% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 9.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.6% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 34.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 97.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.5% | 91.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rake Lane was 162.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.9% higher than the Gowy Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rake Lane has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Gowy Rural and the 86th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rake Hall Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £5,980,000 | 2025-01-30 | £6,141,460 |
| Rake Hall Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building | £1,359,999 | 2020-01-15 | £1,705,396 |
| 3 Rake Hall Cottages Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-08-21 | £455,777 |
| Heathcote Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2007-09-18 | £562,866 |
| Wayside Rake Lane, Chester, Cheshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2006-07-06 | £414,434 |
CH2 4HS 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Community Primary School Rochester Drive , CH65 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School Sherbourne Road , CH65 5EW | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Deeside , Whitby CH65 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitby Heath Primary School Wyedale , Whitby CH65 6RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Milton Road , Wolverham CH65 5AT | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 2out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 1out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | 1out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 5,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rake Hall | Rake Hall Rake Lane, Little Stanney | 21 yd | |
| Blue Planet Aquarium | Blue Planet Aquarium Longlooms Road | 481 yd | |
| Old Hall Farm Public House | Old Hall Farm Kinsey Road | 487 yd | |
| TGI Friday's | Tgi Fridays Kinsey Road | 526 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa Coffee Kinsey Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Kinsey Road | 526 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Kinsey Road | 647 yd | |
| MAI SUSHI | 2 Stanney Woods Avenue | 732 yd | |
| Slim Chickens | 29, Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village Kinsey Road | 737 yd | |
| Burger King | 16 Coliseum Way | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Kinsey Road | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Cheshire Oaks) STANNEY LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Core Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 13 Unit 13 Stanney Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 92.9% |
| Median download speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.