CH2 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Delvine Drive, 0.7km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
For serious buyers, CH2 1DE is 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00092706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELVINE DRIVE, CH2 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELVINE DRIVE, CH2 1DE.
280
46
£ 53,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1DE 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
No single demographic signal dominates CH2 1DE — age 46, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1DE. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 362,475
6 sales · Mean £ 352,358
Detached
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1DE has low crime rates — 16 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
Mill View Primary School
Ancora House School
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Newton Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
Acresfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.1 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.6 km
- Kam Xin0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Upton0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- The Bears Paw0.5 km
- Cafe Number One0.6 km
- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bache PO And Newsagent0.4 km
- Essentials0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- Slimming world0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Green Gables0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.8 km
- Mill At Upton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.4 km
- Chester1.7 km
- Capenhurst6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Close0.2 km
- Mill Close0.2 km
- Egerton Drive0.2 km
- Egerton Drive0.2 km
- Wealstone Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21DE · Data under Open Government Licence