Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

UPTON GRANGE, CH2 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON GRANGE, CH2 1BG.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1BG 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CH2 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £317k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £317k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 51.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH2 1BG 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 1BG is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 51.5% 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00188846 (shared with 11 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 1BG. 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

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 172,714

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

18 sales · Mean £ 283,788

Detached

£ 462,000

8 sales · Mean £ 478,718

Terraced

£ 344,750

15 sales · Mean £ 314,216

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

CH2 1BG has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.2 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils1.1 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils1.1 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good165 pupils1.2 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.4 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.6 km
  • Little Owl1.0 km
  • The Upton0.8 km
  • Chatwins0.7 km
  • The Oak Tree0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Essentials0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Parkgate Service Station0.7 km
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.7 km
  • Parkgate Asda on the Move0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.5 km
  • Mill At Upton0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.7 km
  • Chester2.3 km
  • Capenhurst5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechway0.4 km
  • Beechway0.4 km
  • Eastway House0.4 km
  • Countess Roundabout0.4 km