Gorstons Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4EF

Overview of CH64 4EF

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Gorstons Lane is in Little Neston, Neston and in Ellesmere Port And Neston district. CH64 4EF is located in the Little Neston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Gorstons Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CH64 4DX, CH64 4DZ, CH64 4EU, CH64 4DY, CH64 4DP, CH64 4EG, CH64 4EP, CH64 4BT, CH64 4DA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH64 4EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	50.5%	-3.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	46.4%	49.5%	3.1%	49.0%	0.5%

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 CH64 4EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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	17%	15.8%	-1.2%	37.9%	-22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	72.2%	67.6%	-4.6%	44.2%	23.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	3.5%	5.8%	2.3%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	6.9%	9.5%	2.6%	6.1%	3.4%

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	44.7%	51.8%	7.1%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	39.5%	31.5%	-8.0%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	11%	13%	2.0%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.1%	12%	-1.1%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	7.4%	-1.1%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	11.6%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	5.8%	3.1%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	16.5%	4.5%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	43.6%	43.8%	0.2%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	3.5%	2.9%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.3%	95.7%	-3.6%	81.4%	14.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.9%	97.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	97.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.5%	37.2%	-6.7%
Christian	64%	46.2%	17.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Gorstons Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorstons Lane was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Little Neston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gorstons Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Little Neston and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CH64 4EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Gorstons Lane are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ellesmere Port And Neston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gorstons Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH64 4EF

Average Price
£428,884

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,884

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorstons Lane

Average Price
£440,429

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£440,429

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorstons LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Gorstons Lane, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2019-01-22	£426,403
1 Gorstons Lane, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£305,610	2016-04-08	£456,448
23 Gorstons Lane, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2014-02-28	£360,868
45 Gorstons Lane, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2014-02-21	£629,421
35 Gorstons Lane, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£249,999	2013-05-10	£418,268

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH64 4EF

Employment

CH64 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CH64 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	127
Full-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	1
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfall Primary School Woodfall Lane , Little Neston CH64 4BT	4out of 4	218 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Mellock Lane , Little Neston CH64 9RW	3out of 4	619 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Neston Primary School Burton Road , Little Neston CH64 9RE	3out of 4	1,146 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willaston CofE Primary School Neston Road , Willaston CH64 2TN	3out of 4	2,765 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkgate Primary School Brooklands Road , Parkgate CH64 6SW	3out of 4	2,902 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Neston High School Raby Park Road , CH64 9NH	3out of 4	1,759 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal Oak	23 Town Lane, Little Neston		605 yd
The Wheatsheaf Inn	The Inn At Ness Neston Road, Ness		784 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Neston Masonic Club	Masonic Hall Bushell Road		1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Chef	32 Town Lane, Little Neston		576 yd
The Village Bakehouse And Deli	3 Town Lane, Little Neston		605 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Winefrides Catholic Primary School ST WINEFRIDES ROMAN CATHOLIC AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WINEFRIDES ROMAN CATHOLIC AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL MELLOCK LANE	grass pitches	728 yd
Ness Playing Fields NESS PLAYING FIELDS NESS PLAYING FIELDS NESTON ROAD	grass pitches	814 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	155.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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