CH2 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Gaymoore Close, 0.4km from Garden Lane in Chester. Administratively it sits within Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For families considering a move, CH2 1BH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00092456 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAYMOORE CLOSE, CH2 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAYMOORE CLOSE, CH2 1BH.
365
38
£ 37,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CH2 1BH combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£545k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 458,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1BH has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Newton Primary School
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Ancora House School
Mill View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Village Food & Meat Centre0.7 km
- Unibakery0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Dinky Donuts1.0 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- Chester Grosvenor1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Chester0.9 km
- Green Gables0.6 km
- Chester Town House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Coach House (Chester) Ltd0.7 km
- Dublin Packet0.9 km
- Halcyon Garden0.4 km
- Music Hall Tap0.9 km
- Northgates by Fresh Pots Food House0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Bubble tea Bar0.4 km
- Cafe Juno0.8 km
- Chai Station - Vegetarian Indian0.7 km
- City Tavern0.9 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Neighbourhood Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Sunrise Patisserie0.6 km
- City Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
- Kens kitchen0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Spice Of Asia0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester1.0 km
- Bache1.2 km
- Capenhurst7.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Thomas Canterbury Church0.1 km
- Chester University0.1 km
- Victoria Court0.1 km
- Victoria Court0.1 km
- Abbot's Grange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BH · Data under Open Government Licence