Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CHURCH LANE, CH2 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, CH2 1DJ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1DJ 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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Area Character

CH2 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CH2 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 1.0km from Upton Heath in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00092705 (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 1DJ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

11 sales · Mean £ 581,363

Semi-Detached

£ 660,000

1 sales · Mean £ 660,000

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

CH2 1DJ has low crime rates — 4 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.3 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.4 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.8 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.1 km
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Acresfield Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.2 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
  • The Upton0.2 km
  • Chatwins0.5 km
  • The Oak Tree0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Essentials1.0 km
  • Edwards At Chester0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Slimming world0.5 km
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fry Inn0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.6 km
  • Kam Xin0.6 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.4 km
  • Mill At Upton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.8 km
  • Chester2.2 km
  • Capenhurst6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Demage Lane0.2 km
  • Gatesheath Drive0.2 km
  • Demage Lane0.2 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.3 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.3 km