Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BARONS COURT, CH2 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARONS COURT, CH2 1BE.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Other theft20
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.0 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.2 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils1.4 km
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Good196 pupils1.5 km
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good314 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lloyds Guest House1.0 km
  • Green Gables0.2 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Spice Of Asia1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

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
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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