Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LIVERPOOL ROAD, CH2 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1AX 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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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CH2 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £393k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £393k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1AX is a well-regarded residential area on Liverpool Road, 0.6km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1AX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 2.6% 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00188846 (shared with 11 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 1AX. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 423,500

11 sales · Mean £ 383,500

Flat

£ 137,500

1 sales · Mean £ 137,500

Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

Crime rates near CH2 1AX are high at 232 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 offences274
Public order67
Criminal damage and arson38
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.3 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.8 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good165 pupils1.5 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Upton0.8 km
  • The Bears Paw0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.3 km
  • Little Owl0.8 km
  • Chatwins0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
  • Essentials0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Parkgate Service Station0.8 km
  • Parkgate Asda on the Move0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Green Gables0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.7 km
  • Mill At Upton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.3 km
  • Chester1.9 km
  • Capenhurst6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Countess Roundabout0.1 km
  • Beechway0.1 km
  • Beechway0.1 km
  • Eastway House0.1 km
  • Countess Hospital0.2 km