CH2 1AD is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
The people who live in CH2 1AD are typical of a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are high (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00188846 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH2 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH2 1AD.
322
46
£ 53,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CH2 1AD's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AD. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH2 1AD are high at 222 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ancora House School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Mill View Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Newton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.4 km
- The Bears Paw0.9 km
- Little Owl0.8 km
- The Upton0.9 km
- Chatwins0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Essentials0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Parkgate Service Station0.6 km
- Bache PO And Newsagent0.6 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.6 km
- Mill At Upton0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.6 km
- Chester2.2 km
- Capenhurst6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eastway House0.2 km
- Beechway0.2 km
- Countess Roundabout0.2 km
- Beechway0.3 km
- Main Entrance0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21AD · Data under Open Government Licence