CH2 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Mill Close, 0.6km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH2 1DH is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00092707 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL CLOSE, CH2 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE, CH2 1DH.
321
48
£ 53,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1DH 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH2 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1DH. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 381,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1DH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Mill View Primary School
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Ancora House School
Upton-by-Chester High School
Newton Primary School
Acresfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fry Inn0.9 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.5 km
- Kam Xin0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Upton0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- The Bears Paw0.7 km
- Cafe Number One0.4 km
- indian brasserie0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Edwards At Chester0.9 km
- Bache PO And Newsagent0.6 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Essentials0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.8 km
- Mill At Upton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.5 km
- Chester1.8 km
- Capenhurst6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Close0.1 km
- Mill Close0.1 km
- Wealstone Lane0.2 km
- Wealstone Lane0.2 km
- Egerton Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21DH · Data under Open Government Licence