CH2 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Barons Court, 0.6km from Balmoral Park in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CH2 1BE has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00092700 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARONS COURT, CH2 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARONS COURT, CH2 1BE.
344
38
£ 53,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CH2 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BE. The average age is 38.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 269,333
Terraced
£ 215,000
9 sales · Mean £ 226,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1BE has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Newton Primary School
Ancora House School
Mill View Primary School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Essentials0.7 km
- Bahay Kubo Ltd1.0 km
- Funerals From The Heart1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lloyds Guest House1.0 km
- Green Gables0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.7 km
- Pete`s Cafe0.8 km
- THE BOUVERIE0.8 km
- The Spotty Pig0.9 km
- Cafe71 Spider Project0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Spice Of Asia1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burger nest1.0 km
- Yumi's0.8 km
- OLAWA BAKERY CHESTER LTD1.0 km
- Tasty China1.0 km
- Uni Chicken0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Halcyon Garden0.8 km
- Egerton Arms1.0 km
- Rileys0.8 km
- Mill At Upton0.7 km
- Chichester Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.7 km
- Chester1.2 km
- Capenhurst7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Waterloo Road0.0 km
- Waterloo Road0.0 km
- Abbot's Drive0.2 km
- Dawson Drive0.2 km
- Abbot's Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BE · Data under Open Government Licence