CH2 1DP is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Garden Lane in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00092456 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CH2 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CH2 1DP.
365
38
£ 37,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CH2 1DP's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1DP. The average age is 37.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1DP has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Newton Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Ancora House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Now Food Centre0.2 km
- Short and Stout Ltd0.9 km
- Bean and Cole0.7 km
- Chatwins0.8 km
- Chez Jules0.6 km
- + 120 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Holland And Barrett More1.0 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Primark1.0 km
- Mr Emment's Fruit & Vegetable Emporium0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Belgrave Hotel1.0 km
- Chester City Centre Premier Inn1.0 km
- Lloyds Guest House0.8 km
- Chester Grosvenor0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Chester0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- JAX@CH1 ltd0.6 km
- Olde Cottage Inn0.7 km
- Amber0.9 km
- BEER HEROES0.9 km
- Cruise Chester1.0 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Burger nest0.7 km
- Karai Lounge0.7 km
- Yumi's0.4 km
- Chip'd0.5 km
- Uni Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Spice Of Asia0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.0 km
- Bache1.3 km
- Capenhurst7.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Thomas Canterbury Church0.0 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
- Chester University0.2 km
- Victoria Court0.2 km
- Abbey Court Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21DP · Data under Open Government Licence