Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

BACHE HALL ESTATE, CH2 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACHE HALL ESTATE, CH2 1BR.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CH2 1BR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 34.5% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1BR is an active urban area on Bache Hall Estate, 0.4km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CH2 1BR is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 34.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00092704 (shared with 17 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 1BR. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Flat

£ 143,000

5 sales · Mean £ 129,700

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

7 sales · Mean £ 144,428

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime rates near CH2 1BR are high at 153 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 offences278
Public order67
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft27
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.5 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km
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St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Good165 pupils1.4 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Essentials0.2 km
  • Parkgate Asda on the Move0.7 km
  • Jeffreys Tonic1.0 km
  • Torta Chester1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.2 km
  • Now Food Centre1.0 km
  • Total Fitness0.7 km
  • The Bears Paw0.5 km
  • University of Chester Pizzeria1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Green Gables0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mill At Upton0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.3 km
  • Chester1.6 km
  • Capenhurst6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mill PH0.1 km
  • Maternity Wing0.1 km
  • Main Entrance0.2 km
  • Countess Hospital0.2 km
  • Countess Hospital0.2 km