CH2 1AX is a well-regarded residential area on Liverpool Road, 0.6km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1AX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 2.6% year-on-year. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00188846 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AX.
322
46
£ 53,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1AX 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
CH2 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £393k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £393k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1AX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 423,500
11 sales · Mean £ 383,500
Flat
£ 137,500
1 sales · Mean £ 137,500
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH2 1AX are high at 232 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
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Upton0.8 km
- The Bears Paw0.6 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.3 km
- Little Owl0.8 km
- Chatwins0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
- Essentials0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Parkgate Service Station0.8 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.7 km
- Mill At Upton0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.3 km
- Chester1.9 km
- Capenhurst6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Countess Roundabout0.1 km
- Beechway0.1 km
- Beechway0.1 km
- Eastway House0.1 km
- Countess Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21AX · Data under Open Government Licence