Bachelors Lane is in Chester and in Chester district. CH3 5XE 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 Bachelors Lane, Chester, CH3 5XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH3 5XD, CH3 5XB, CH3 5RN, CH3 5BU, CH3 5TL, CH3 5UY, CH3 5UU, CH3 5SX, CH3 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH3 5XE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 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 (88.2%) 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 | 54.4% | 60.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 CH3 5XE this area, 7.6% 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 7.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 52.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.9% | 88.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bachelors Lane was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bachelors Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 532nd lowest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bachelors Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2026-01-27 | £255,000 |
| 6 Bachelors Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-06-30 | £295,921 |
| 12 Bachelors Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2021-09-29 | £218,482 |
| 16 Bachelors Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2020-12-03 | £383,848 |
| 6 Bachelors Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-09-30 | £215,269 |
CH3 5XE 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 student residents living in CH3 5XE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Primary School Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton St Paul's Nursery and Infant School Fosbrook Street , Boughton CH3 5BA | - not rated | 1,201 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 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | - not rated | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 609 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Special Unit Overleigh Road , Handbridge CH4 7HL | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 412 yd | |
| Enchanted Patisserie | 131 Christleton Road | 478 yd | |
| Boughton Hall | Boughton Hall Filkins Lane | 566 yd | |
| Around the Table | 38 Boughton Hall Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Ginger Monkey Play Limited | 31 Christleton Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Orchard | Cherry Orchard, 5 Chapel Lane | 485 yd | |
| Boughton Hall Cricket Club | Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club Boughton Hall Avenue | 656 yd | |
| The Mount Inn | The Mount Inn The Mount | 662 yd | |
| Spital Vaults | Spital Vaults Public House, 1 Spital Walk | 830 yd | |
| The Little Oak | 99 - 101 Boughton | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 136 Christleton Road | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 132 Christleton Road | 407 yd | |
| Fat Boys Kebab | 124 Christleton Road | 412 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 898 yd | |
| Sun Do | 32 Vicars Cross Road, Great Boughton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | Sainsburys Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Blue Coat C Of E High School VAUGHANS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts | 272 yd |
| Boughton Heath Academy BECKETTS LANE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Cherry Grove Primary School CHERRY GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Dee Banks School DEE BANKS | swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 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 | 44.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.