CH1 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester, North West, covering 1078 active and 934 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CH1 (24%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (16%). Overall, CH1 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in CH1 are around £233k, down 10.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CH1 at 564 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CH1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CH1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CH1 postcode area.
32,494
41
£ 38,513 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH1 — age 41, 47% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £233k. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
J H Godwin Primary School
Dee Point Primary School
Capenhurst CofE Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
The Arches Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Home Bargains
- Spar
- Spar
- Well Pharmacy
- Well Pharmacy
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Abode Chester Hotel
- Belgrave Hotel
- Bridge Street Townhouse
- Brook Farm Bed & Breakfast
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Amber
- BEER HEROES
- Bear And Billet
- Boot Inn
- Brewhouse and Kitchen
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Cheezy Bandits
- Guroma uk
- NiceBites
- Pastry Pédaleur
- Thai by Thai Ltd
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
221 nearby- BIG LOLA'S
- Costa Ltd
- Cosy Club Chester
- Crustum
- Eastgate Coffee House
- + 216 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda
- Food Warehouse
- Iceland Frozen Foods
- + 8 more
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Area Profile: CH1 · Data under Open Government Licence