CH2 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Upton Grange, 0.8km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH2 1BF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00188889 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON GRANGE, CH2 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON GRANGE, CH2 1BF.
158
39
£ 53,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH2 1BF combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£302k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £302k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
13 sales · Mean £ 288,980
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1BF has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Ancora House School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Mill View Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.5 km
- The Bears Paw1.0 km
- Little Owl1.0 km
- The Upton0.7 km
- Chatwins0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Essentials0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Parkgate Service Station0.8 km
- Bache PO And Newsagent0.6 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.5 km
- Mill At Upton0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.6 km
- Chester2.2 km
- Capenhurst6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Beechway0.2 km
- Beechway0.3 km
- Eastway House0.3 km
- Countess Roundabout0.3 km
- The Frog0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BF · Data under Open Government Licence