CH2 1AU is an active urban area on Liverpool Road, 0.5km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH2 1AU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00092706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AU.
280
46
£ 53,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1AU 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CH2 1AU — age 46, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £316k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AU. The average age is 45.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 316,000
1 sales · Mean £ 316,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH2 1AU is above average at 135 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
Mill View Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.2 km
- Total Fitness0.8 km
- The Bears Paw0.4 km
- Little Owl0.6 km
- Space0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Essentials0.2 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bache PO And Newsagent0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.9 km
- Mill At Upton0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.1 km
- Chester1.7 km
- Capenhurst6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Countess Hospital0.1 km
- Countess Hospital0.1 km
- The Mill PH0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21AU · Data under Open Government Licence