CH2 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 1.0km from Upton Heath in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CH2, CH2 1DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00092705 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, CH2 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, CH2 1DJ.
305
46
£ 53,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH2 1DJ 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 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH2 1DJ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 545,000
11 sales · Mean £ 581,363
Semi-Detached
£ 660,000
1 sales · Mean £ 660,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CH2 1DJ has low crime rates — 4 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.
school Local Schools
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Upton Westlea Primary School
Ancora House School
Mill View Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
Acresfield Academy
Newton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
- The Upton0.2 km
- Chatwins0.5 km
- The Oak Tree0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Essentials1.0 km
- Edwards At Chester0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Slimming world0.5 km
- Bache PO And Newsagent0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fry Inn0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.6 km
- Kam Xin0.6 km
- Mill Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brewers arms0.4 km
- Mill At Upton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bache0.8 km
- Chester2.2 km
- Capenhurst6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Demage Lane0.2 km
- Gatesheath Drive0.2 km
- Demage Lane0.2 km
- Wealstone Lane0.3 km
- Wealstone Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CH21DJ · Data under Open Government Licence