Oliver Lane is in Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port and in Ellesmere Port And Neston district. CH66 3NS is located in the Sutton Villages 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 Oliver Lane, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH66 3NU, CH66 3TQ, CH66 4SD, CH66 3JN, CH66 4RW, CH66 4RJ, CH66 3JR, CH66 3NX, CH66 4RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH66 3NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 27% | 36.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 40.3% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 42.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 27.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Lane was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Central & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oliver Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange and the 470th highest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklea Oliver Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-09 | £107,317 |
| Willow Bank, 83 Oliver Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-08-06 | £325,510 |
| 73 Oliver Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-02-09 | £249,291 |
| 79 Oliver Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-12-14 | £192,282 |
| Fleetwood Oliver Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-12-19 | £211,200 |
CH66 3NS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School Rostherne Avenue , Great Sutton CH66 2EE | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Parklands , Little Sutton CH66 3RL | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Seacombe Drive , Great Sutton CH66 2BD | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Green Primary School Armthorpe Drive , Little Sutton CH66 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Pooltown Road , CH65 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | 1out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 2out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH | 2out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbird Cafe | 6 Thelwall Road, Great Sutton | 389 yd | |
| Bridge Wellness Gardens Cafe | Bridge Community Farms Cic Mill Lane, Great Sutton | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | The Bull Old Chester Road, Great Sutton | 411 yd | |
| White Swan Inn | White Swan Old Chester Road, Great Sutton | 452 yd | |
| Sir Robert | Sir Robert Hotel Overpool Road, Great Sutton | 862 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 43 Overpool Road, Great Sutton | 992 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Royal British Legion Club, 443 Chester Road, Little Sutton | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Fish Bar | 16 Thelwall Road, Great Sutton | 389 yd | |
| GREAT FRYS | 70 Old Chester Road, Great Sutton | 475 yd | |
| Chius Oriental Supper Bar | 2 Whetstone Hey, Great Sutton | 547 yd | |
| Great Sutton Pizza & Kebab | 5 Whetstone Hey, Great Sutton | 577 yd | |
| Loxdale Kebab House | 58 Loxdale Drive, Great Sutton | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Sutton Way Hotel Sutton Way, Great Sutton | 338 yd | |
| Tesco | 508 Chester Road, Little Sutton | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School ROSTHERNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Whetstone Hey WHETSTONE HEY | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| St Saviours Catholic Primary School SEACOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| University Church Of England Academy (Closed) Woodchurch Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Seacombe Drive Recreation Ground SEACOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Princes Villa Jfc UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER C OF E ACADEMY UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER C OF E ACADEMY WOODCHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Festival Park FESTIVAL ROAD | grass pitches | 869 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.