The CH2 2LJ postcode is in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire West and Chester postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CH2 |
| Ward | Newton & Hoole |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Upton East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Chester |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Newton & Hoole |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | City of Chester |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5984 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Constrained renters / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Swettenham Chemist, Retailers - Other
Address: CH2 2LJ
Kingsway Community Cafe, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: CH2 2LJ
Jeffs of Kingsway, Takeaway Shop
Address: CH2 2LJ
Co-op, Retailers - Other
Address: CH2 2LJ
Oceans, Takeaway Shop
Address: CH2 2LJ
Thrifty's, Retailers - Other
Address: CH2 2LJ
The nearest places is Newton(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Kingsway Shops(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chester(0.88 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(27.08 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs SchoolPrimary, None | 2-11 | CH2 2HJ (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Upton-by-Chester High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | CH2 1NN (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Newton Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CH2 2LA (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St Martin's Academy ChesterPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | CH2 3NG (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Mill View Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | CH2 1HB (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Upton Westlea Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | CH2 1QJ (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Maple Grove SchoolAll Through, Good | 5-18 | CH2 3HR (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN CollegeAll Through, Good | 2-19 | CH2 1HD (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CH2 3HB (0.76 mi) | Details |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | CH2 3AD (0.88 mi) | Details |
| The HammondSecondary, None | 11-19 | CH2 4ES (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PARK MEDICAL CENTRE(0.39 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| park medical centreActivepark medical centre, shavington ave,newton lne, chester, cheshire | 01244324136 | CH2 3RD |
| upton village surgeryActiveupton village surgery, wealstone lane, upton, chester, cheshire | 01244382238 | CH2 1HD |
The population of CH22LJ is 271 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1269), Between 55 to 64 (994), and Between 35 to 44 (948).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 212 people, followed by Bangladeshi with a total of 23.
Regarding education, 55 adults have Does not apply, while 36 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (275), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (243).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (127), followed by Christian (101).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (42) followed by Semi-routine occupations (36), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (371), and 222 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1371) and Middle East and Asia (83).