CH2 1BX is a well-regarded residential area on Upton Drive, 0.8km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH2 1BX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00092708 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON DRIVE, CH2 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON DRIVE, CH2 1BX.
290
42
£ 53,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1BX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CH2 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £262k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £262k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1BX. The average age is 42.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
12 sales · Mean £ 238,208
Detached
£ 214,000
1 sales · Mean £ 214,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CH2 1BX are high at 199 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
Ancora House School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Mill View Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove1.0 km
- Kam Xin0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Upton0.7 km
- The Bears Paw0.7 km
- Cafe Number One0.9 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.4 km
- Little Owl0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.3 km
- Essentials0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Parkgate Service Station0.9 km
- Parkgate Asda on the Move0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.6 km
- Mill At Upton0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.3 km
- Chester1.9 km
- Capenhurst6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Beechway0.1 km
- Beechway0.2 km
- Countess Roundabout0.2 km
- Eastway House0.2 km
- Egerton Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21BX · Data under Open Government Licence