Old School Close, Neston, CH64 4ER

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Old School Close is in Neston and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH64 4ER 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 Old School Close, Neston, CH64 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CH64 4BS, CH64 4DG, CH64 4DS, CH64 4DQ, CH64 4EA, CH64 4EP, CH64 4AF, CH64 4AU, CH64 4EZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH64 4ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	48.5%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	50.5%	51.5%	1.0%	49.0%	2.5%

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 4ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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	18.4%	18.5%	0.1%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	66%	65%	-1.0%	44.2%	20.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	9.8%	9.6%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	4.3%	6.2%	1.9%	6.1%	0.1%

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	54.2%	46.3%	-7.9%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	32.9%	37.2%	4.3%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	11.3%	13.2%	1.9%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around CH64 4ER this area, 8.9% 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 47.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.2%	8.9%	-1.3%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.9%	6.6%	0.7%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	10.5%	-4.7%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	4.3%	2.0%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	19.8%	8.1%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	52.3%	47.7%	-4.6%	33.8%	13.9%
Other	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	96.3%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	95.3%	94.9%	-0.4%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	1%	3.4%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	94.6%	0.2%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.4%	4.7%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	61.4%	46.2%	15.2%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Old School Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Close was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Little Neston average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Old School Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Little Neston and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CH64 4ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (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 Old School Close are based on 1 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 Old School Close, Neston, CH64 4ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH64 4ER

Average Price
£707,329

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£707,329

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old School Close

Average Price
£719,739

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£719,739

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old School CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
White Gables Old School Close, Neston, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2015-09-04	£719,739

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Employment

CH64 4ER 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 CH64 4ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	19
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	18
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2

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	428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Mellock Lane , Little Neston CH64 9RW	3out of 4	688 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Neston Primary School Burton Road , Little Neston CH64 9RE	3out of 4	945 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkgate Primary School Brooklands Road , Parkgate CH64 6SW	3out of 4	2,776 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willaston CofE Primary School Neston Road , Willaston CH64 2TN	3out of 4	3,280 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,949 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	Distance
Royal Oak	23 Town Lane, Little Neston	381 yd
The Wheatsheaf Inn	The Inn At Ness Neston Road, Ness	480 yd
CeeCee's LTD	51 West Vale	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Lady Hamilton	Lady Hamilton Henley Road		956 yd
Neston Masonic Club	Masonic Hall Bushell Road		1,048 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Chef	32 Town Lane, Little Neston	326 yd
The Village Bakehouse And Deli	3 Town Lane, Little Neston	381 yd
Ness Kebab & Fish Bar	47 West Vale	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ness Playing Fields NESS PLAYING FIELDS NESS PLAYING FIELDS NESTON ROAD	grass pitches	717 yd
St Winefrides Catholic Primary School ST WINEFRIDES ROMAN CATHOLIC AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WINEFRIDES ROMAN CATHOLIC AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL MELLOCK LANE	grass pitches	735 yd
Neston Primary School BURTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,039 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%

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