CH2 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Mill Lane, 0.9km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1BS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k, down 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00092706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL LANE, CH2 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, CH2 1BS.
280
46
£ 53,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BS 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH2 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £680k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BS. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 640,000
7 sales · Mean £ 660,871
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1BS has low crime rates — 27 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
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Ancora House School
Mill View Primary School
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.0 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.7 km
- Kam Xin0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Upton0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- The Bears Paw0.5 km
- Cafe Number One0.7 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
- Essentials0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.0 km
- Slimming world1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.7 km
- Mill At Upton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.3 km
- Chester1.8 km
- Capenhurst6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Egerton Drive0.1 km
- Egerton Drive0.1 km
- Mill Close0.2 km
- Mill Close0.2 km
- Bache Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BS · Data under Open Government Licence