Beechlands Avenue is in Boughton, Chester and in Chester district. CH3 5ER is located in the Great Boughton 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 Beechlands Avenue, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5TD, CH3 5EW, CH3 5EN, CH3 5TA, CH3 5TG, CH3 5EX, CH3 5BG, CH3 5EJ, CH3 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH3 5ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 50.1% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 56% | 49.9% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.9% | 28% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 45.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 7.7% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 47.4% | 14.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 28.7% | -12.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 19.2% | 21.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 39.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 90.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 95.1% | 79.7% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 79.3% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 10.9% | 0.6% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechlands Avenue was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Chester City & the Garden Quarter average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechlands Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Chester City & the Garden Quarter and the 200th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

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 Beechlands Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-01-29 | £412,420 |
| 1 Beechlands Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2017-07-19 | £418,182 |
| 1 Beechlands Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-02-27 | £425,936 |
| 1 Beechlands Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-01-24 | £289,548 |
| 4 Beechlands Avenue, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2012-08-03 | £358,379 |
CH3 5ER 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH3 5ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Other | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | 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 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,503 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peacock | 158 Christleton Road | 102 yd | |
| Boughton Hall | Boughton Hall Filkins Lane | 171 yd | |
| Enchanted Patisserie | 131 Christleton Road | 173 yd | |
| Around the Table | 38 Boughton Hall Avenue | 259 yd | |
| HUNGRY COW @ THE BRIDGE INN | Bridge Inn, 111 Tarvin Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Orchard | Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane | 138 yd | |
| Boughton Hall Cricket Club | Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club Boughton Hall Avenue | 260 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | The Mount Inn The Mount | 524 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 650 yd | |
| LOCK VAULTS HOOLE | 29 Hoole Lane | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 136 Christleton Road | 71 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 132 Christleton Road | 81 yd | |
| Fat Boys Kebab | 124 Christleton Road | 102 yd | |
| Sun Do | 32 Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton | 678 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Bishops Blue Coat C Of E High School VAUGHANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 712 yd |
| Hoole Primary School HOOLE LANE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Chester Boxers CESTRIAN HOUSE CESTRIAN HOUSE LIGHTFOOT STREET | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Dee Banks School DEE BANKS | swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 21.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.