CH2 1DB is a well-regarded residential area on Pine Gardens, 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 1DB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 15.6% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00092708 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINE GARDENS, CH2 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE GARDENS, CH2 1DB.
290
42
£ 53,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1DB 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 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £304k, 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 £304k. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1DB. 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
£ 282,000
21 sales · Mean £ 282,273
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH2 1DB is above average at 133 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
Upton-by-Chester High School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Bears Paw0.5 km
- The Upton0.8 km
- Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito1.0 km
- Cafe Number One1.0 km
- Little Owl0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.2 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- Essentials0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kam Xin1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.8 km
- Mill At Upton0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.2 km
- Chester1.8 km
- Capenhurst6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Countess Hospital0.1 km
- Countess Hospital0.2 km
- Countess Roundabout0.2 km
- Beechway0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21DB · Data under Open Government Licence