Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

FROST DRIVE, CH2 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROST DRIVE, CH2 1AR.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

CH2 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £389k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £389k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 646.8% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Frost Drive, 0.5km from Balmoral Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 646.8% year-on-year. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00092696 (shared with 12 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 1AR. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 509,750

9 sales · Mean £ 479,416

Semi-Detached

£ 308,750

1 sales · Mean £ 308,750

Terraced

£ 55,650

3 sales · Mean £ 139,683

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

CH2 1AR has low crime rates — 27 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 offences75
Other theft23
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.2 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.4 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.4 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.6 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Bahay Kubo Ltd0.9 km
  • Funerals From The Heart0.9 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Guest House0.9 km
  • Chester Town House0.9 km
  • Green Gables0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • JAX@CH1 ltd0.9 km
  • Olde Cottage Inn0.9 km
  • Liverpool Arms0.8 km
  • Shropshire Arms1.0 km
  • Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Chez Jules0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.9 km
  • Garden Social0.9 km
  • Pete`s Cafe0.6 km
  • Pied Bull0.9 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Spice Of Asia0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Burger nest0.9 km
  • Karai Lounge1.0 km
  • Yumi's0.6 km
  • OLAWA BAKERY CHESTER LTD0.9 km
  • Sealand Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.9 km
  • Chester1.1 km
  • Capenhurst7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dawson Drive0.1 km
  • Abbot's Grange0.2 km
  • Moss Bank0.2 km
  • Moss Bank0.2 km
  • Waterloo Road0.2 km