Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

MILL CLOSE, CH2 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE, CH2 1DH.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CH2 1DH 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CH2 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

CH2 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Mill Close, 0.6km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

For serious buyers, CH2 1DH is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00092707 (shared with 11 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 1DH. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 381,650

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

CH2 1DH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.2 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.4 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.9 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils0.9 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Acresfield Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fry Inn0.9 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.5 km
  • Kam Xin0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Upton0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • The Bears Paw0.7 km
  • Cafe Number One0.4 km
  • indian brasserie0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Edwards At Chester0.9 km
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.6 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Essentials0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.8 km
  • Mill At Upton0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.5 km
  • Chester1.8 km
  • Capenhurst6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Close0.1 km
  • Mill Close0.1 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.2 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.2 km
  • Egerton Drive0.3 km