Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

512

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CH2 1AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

CH2 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Liverpool Road, 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 well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00188910 (shared with 14 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 1AE. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 825,000

3 sales · Mean £ 732,833

Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

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

CH2 1AE has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences163
Public order53
Anti-social behaviour34
Drugs26
Shoplifting26

school Local Schools

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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.2 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.6 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Now Food Centre0.2 km
  • Short and Stout Ltd0.8 km
  • Bean and Cole0.7 km
  • Chatwins0.8 km
  • Chez Jules0.6 km
  • + 132 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett More0.9 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Primark1.0 km
  • Mr Emment's Fruit & Vegetable Emporium0.7 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.9 km
  • Chester City Centre Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Lloyds Guest House0.7 km
  • Chester Grosvenor0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Chester0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.6 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.6 km
  • Amber0.9 km
  • BEER HEROES0.9 km
  • Cruise Chester1.0 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Burger nest0.6 km
  • Karai Lounge0.7 km
  • Yumi's0.4 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen1.0 km
  • Chip'd0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester0.9 km
  • Bache1.3 km
  • Capenhurst7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Thomas Canterbury Church0.1 km
  • Victoria Court0.1 km
  • Abbey Court Hotel0.1 km
  • Northgate Avenue0.1 km
  • Victoria Court0.1 km