CH2 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Upton Drive, 0.7km 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 1BY 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. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £352k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00092708 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON DRIVE, CH2 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON DRIVE, CH2 1BY.
290
42
£ 53,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BY 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 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £352k, 93% 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 £352k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BY. The average age is 42.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
10 sales · Mean £ 262,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH2 1BY are high at 198 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
Upton Westlea Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove1.0 km
- Kam Xin1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Upton0.7 km
- The Bears Paw0.7 km
- Cafe Number One1.0 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.4 km
- Little Owl0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
- Essentials0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Parkgate Service Station0.9 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.6 km
- Mill At Upton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.3 km
- Chester1.9 km
- Capenhurst6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Beechway0.1 km
- Beechway0.1 km
- Countess Roundabout0.2 km
- Eastway House0.2 km
- Countess Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BY · Data under Open Government Licence