CH2 1AH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Liverpool Road, 0.4km from Garden Lane in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CH2 1AH offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00188910 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AH.
512
24
£ 37,300 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH2 1AH is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AH. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
1 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH2 1AH is moderate at 65 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
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Newton Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park High School
Chester International School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Holland And Barrett More0.8 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Primark0.8 km
- Mr Emment's Fruit & Vegetable Emporium0.6 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.9 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.7 km
- Chester Town House0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- JAX@CH1 ltd0.4 km
- Off The Wall0.9 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.6 km
- Revolution Bar0.9 km
- Brewhouse and Kitchen0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
169 nearby- Bean and Cole0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Chatwins0.7 km
- Chez Jules0.5 km
- Crepeaffaire0.9 km
- + 164 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Burger nest0.6 km
- Jaunty Goat Coffee0.9 km
- Karai Lounge0.6 km
- Takamee0.9 km
- The Caspian1.0 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Spice Of Asia0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester0.9 km
- Bache1.4 km
- Capenhurst7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tudor Place0.1 km
- Northgate Avenue0.1 km
- Northgate Avenue0.1 km
- Northgate Church0.1 km
- St Thomas Canterbury Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21AH · Data under Open Government Licence