CH2 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Dawson Drive, 0.4km from Balmoral Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For families considering a move, CH2 1AL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00188848 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAWSON DRIVE, CH2 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWSON DRIVE, CH2 1AL.
155
41
£ 37,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH2 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AL. The average age is 40.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 274,975
2 sales · Mean £ 274,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1AL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Newton Primary School
Ancora House School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Mill View Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Essentials0.9 km
- Mr Emment's Fruit & Vegetable Emporium1.0 km
- Bahay Kubo Ltd0.9 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lloyds Guest House0.9 km
- Chester Town House0.9 km
- Green Gables0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- JAX@CH1 ltd0.9 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
- Liverpool Arms0.8 km
- Shropshire Arms0.9 km
- Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Chez Jules0.9 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.9 km
- Garden Social0.9 km
- Pete`s Cafe0.5 km
- Pied Bull0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Spice Of Asia0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Burger nest0.9 km
- Karai Lounge0.9 km
- Yumi's0.5 km
- OLAWA BAKERY CHESTER LTD0.9 km
- Sealand Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache1.0 km
- Chester1.1 km
- Capenhurst7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dawson Drive0.1 km
- Abbot's Grange0.1 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
- Moss Bank0.2 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CH21AL · Data under Open Government Licence