Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

MILL LANE, CH2 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, CH2 1BS.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1BS 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £680k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Mill Lane, 0.9km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1BS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00092706 (shared with 8 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 1BS. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 640,000

7 sales · Mean £ 660,871

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

CH2 1BS has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Public order16
Other theft10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.5 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.6 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.6 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.7 km
  • Kam Xin0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Upton0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • The Bears Paw0.5 km
  • Cafe Number One0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
  • Essentials0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.0 km
  • Slimming world1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Green Gables0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.7 km
  • Mill At Upton0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.3 km
  • Chester1.8 km
  • Capenhurst6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Egerton Drive0.1 km
  • Egerton Drive0.1 km
  • Mill Close0.2 km
  • Mill Close0.2 km
  • Bache Rail Station0.3 km