Martins Lane, Hargrave, Chester, CH3 7RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH3 7RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.9%	51.6%	-4.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	44.1%	48.4%	4.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 CH3 7RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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	18.9%	20.7%	1.8%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	72%	65.9%	-6.1%	44.2%	21.7%
Separated	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	4.2%	5.2%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	3.5%	5.9%	2.4%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	50.9%	56.1%	5.2%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	34.2%	28.4%	-5.8%	33.6%	-5.2%
Fair health	11.8%	11.6%	-0.2%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.3%	12.2%	-1.1%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	3.8%	-6.0%	9.6%	-5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	16%	-2.9%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	9.2%	5.0%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	16%	6.2%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	42.7%	2.8%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	100%	98.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.3%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	97.5%	96.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	96.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.1%	37.2%	-21.1%
Christian	78.7%	46.2%	32.5%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Martins Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martins Lane was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% lower than the Christleton & Huntington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Martins Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Christleton & Huntington and the 576th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CH3 7RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Martins Lane are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheshire West And Chester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Martins Lane, Hargrave, Chester, CH3 7RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH3 7RX

Average Price
£1,128,225

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,071,435

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,241,803

Estimated Average Property Prices for Martins Lane

Average Price
£1,151,932

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,090,232

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,275,332

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Martins LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Greenlooms Farm Martins Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building	£1,212,000	2023-07-26	£1,275,332
Pump Cottage Martins Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£890,000	2021-06-29	£1,059,475
Greenlooms House Martins Lane, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£662,500	2012-09-28	£1,120,989

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH3 7RX

Employment

CH3 7RX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.

CH3 7RX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	47
Full-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	12
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Education	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waverton Community Primary School Common Lane , Waverton CH3 7QT	3out of 4	2,404 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tarvin Primary School Heath Drive , Tarvin CH3 8LS	- not rated	3,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Saighton Lane , Saighton CH3 6EG	3out of 4	4,128 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tattenhall Park Primary School Chester Road , Tattenhall CH3 9AH	3out of 4	4,232 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christleton Primary School Quarry Lane , Christleton CH3 7AY	4out of 4	4,285 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD	4out of 4	3,915 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Gate College Saighton Grange , Saighton CH3 6EN	- not rated	4,266 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in CH3 7RX area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CH3 7RX postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	50.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	62.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	4.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	4.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	0.8 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.