Heath Lane is in Great Boughton, Chester and in Chester district. CH3 5SQ is located in the Great Boughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heath Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5SP, CH3 5SH, CH3 5XZ, CH3 5SF, CH3 5SJ, CH3 5SE, CH3 5SY, CH3 5TT, CH3 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH3 5SQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 56.6% | 56.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 43.4% | 43.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 48.7% | -13.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 24.7% | 16.0% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 38.8% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 25.7% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 22.8% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 20.9% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 7.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 46.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 94.4% | 96.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 96.1% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Lane was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Heath Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Heath Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-03-27 | £490,769 |
| 80 Heath Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-11-14 | £531,120 |
| 110 Heath Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-07-15 | £412,461 |
| 80 Heath Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-06-11 | £549,840 |
| 104 Heath Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-04-09 | £291,543 |
CH3 5SQ 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 5SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntington Community Primary School Aldford Road , Huntington CH3 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Lightfoot Street , Hoole CH2 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 10-12 Abbey Square , Chester CH1 2HU | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School City Walls Road , CH1 2NN | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Chester Parkgate Road , CH1 4BJ | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twirl Of Hay | The Twirl Of Hay Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 446 yd | |
| The Peacock | 158 Christleton Road | 738 yd | |
| Boughton Hall | Boughton Hall Filkins Lane | 844 yd | |
| Around the Table | 38 Boughton Hall Avenue | 905 yd | |
| Enchanted Patisserie | 131 Christleton Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Hall Cricket Club | Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club Boughton Hall Avenue | 900 yd | |
| The Cherry Orchard | Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane | 925 yd | |
| Rake and Pikel | Rake And Pikel Chester Road, Huntington | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 432 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 136 Christleton Road | 821 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 132 Christleton Road | 829 yd | |
| Fat Boys Kebab | 124 Christleton Road | 846 yd | |
| Spicy.com @ Chester | 106 Chester Road, Huntington | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Blue Coat C Of E High School VAUGHANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 378 yd |
| Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Dee Banks School DEE BANKS | swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel) WHITCHURCH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.