Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

PINE GARDENS, CH2 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINE GARDENS, CH2 1DB.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1DB 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CH2 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £304k, 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 £304k. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1DB is a well-regarded residential area on Pine Gardens, 0.6km from Abbot's Mead in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1DB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 15.6% year-on-year. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00092708 (shared with 5 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 1DB. 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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 282,000

21 sales · Mean £ 282,273

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

Crime around CH2 1DB is above average at 133 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 offences272
Public order67
Criminal damage and arson38
Other theft22
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.3 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.8 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.5 km
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Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good402 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Bears Paw0.5 km
  • The Upton0.8 km
  • Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito1.0 km
  • Cafe Number One1.0 km
  • Little Owl0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.2 km
  • Parkgate Asda on the Move0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Essentials0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Green Gables0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kam Xin1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.8 km
  • Mill At Upton0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.2 km
  • Chester1.8 km
  • Capenhurst6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Countess Hospital0.1 km
  • Countess Hospital0.2 km
  • Countess Roundabout0.2 km
  • Beechway0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km