Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BEECHWAY, CH2 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWAY, CH2 1DD.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1DD 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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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CH2 1DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £226k, 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 £226k.

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

CH2 1DD is a well-regarded residential area on Beechway, 0.8km 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 1DD 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 (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00092708 (shared with 5 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 1DD. 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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

1 sales · Mean £ 226,000

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

Crime rates near CH2 1DD are high at 191 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 offences267
Public order57
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft13
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.3 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.5 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good165 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.5 km
  • The Bears Paw0.8 km
  • Little Owl0.9 km
  • The Upton0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Essentials0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Parkgate Service Station0.9 km
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.4 km
  • Parkgate Asda on the Move0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kam Xin1.0 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.4 km
  • Chester2.0 km
  • Capenhurst6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechway0.1 km
  • Beechway0.1 km
  • Countess Roundabout0.2 km
  • Eastway House0.2 km
  • Countess Hospital0.4 km