Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

DAWSON DRIVE, CH2 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWSON DRIVE, CH2 1AL.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CH2 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

home £274,975 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH2 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Dawson Drive, 0.4km from Balmoral Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For families considering a move, CH2 1AL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00188848 (shared with 7 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 1AL. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 274,975

2 sales · Mean £ 274,975

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

CH2 1AL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Other theft22
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.4 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.3 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.4 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Mr Emment's Fruit & Vegetable Emporium1.0 km
  • Bahay Kubo Ltd0.9 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Guest House0.9 km
  • Chester Town House0.9 km
  • Green Gables0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.9 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
  • Liverpool Arms0.8 km
  • Shropshire Arms0.9 km
  • Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Chez Jules0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.9 km
  • Garden Social0.9 km
  • Pete`s Cafe0.5 km
  • Pied Bull0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Burger nest0.9 km
  • Karai Lounge0.9 km
  • Yumi's0.5 km
  • OLAWA BAKERY CHESTER LTD0.9 km
  • Sealand Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache1.0 km
  • Chester1.1 km
  • Capenhurst7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dawson Drive0.1 km
  • Abbot's Grange0.1 km
  • Victoria Court0.2 km
  • Moss Bank0.2 km
  • Victoria Court0.2 km