Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

ABBOTS GRANGE, CH2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS GRANGE, CH2 1AJ.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH2 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH2 1AJ's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £417k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

home £417,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH2 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Abbots Grange, 0.4km from Balmoral Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00092456 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 353,750

2 sales · Mean £ 353,750

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

6 sales · Mean £ 377,500

Terraced

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH2 1AJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Public order26
Other theft21
Anti-social behaviour20
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.2 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.4 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.5 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Village Food & Meat Centre0.8 km
  • Unibakery0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Mollie's Sweets1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.8 km
  • Dublin Packet1.0 km
  • Halcyon Garden0.4 km
  • Music Hall Tap1.0 km
  • Northgates by Fresh Pots Food House0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Bubble tea Bar0.5 km
  • Cafe Juno0.9 km
  • Chai Station - Vegetarian Indian0.8 km
  • City Tavern0.9 km
  • Covino0.7 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Neighbourhood Bakehouse0.7 km
  • The Sunrise Patisserie0.7 km
  • City Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
  • Kens kitchen0.8 km
  • Chip'd0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Green Gables0.5 km
  • Chester Town House0.7 km
  • The Mill Hotel1.0 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester1.1 km
  • Bache1.1 km
  • Capenhurst7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chester University0.1 km
  • Abbot's Grange0.1 km
  • Victoria Court0.1 km
  • Victoria Court0.1 km
  • Dawson Drive0.1 km