Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

GRANGESIDE, CH2 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGESIDE, CH2 1DL.

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Population

303

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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 1DL 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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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CH2 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CH2 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Grangeside, 0.9km 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 1DL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00092716 (shared with 12 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 1DL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

CH2 1DL has low crime rates — 6 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Other theft1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.2 km
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

Good140 pupils0.5 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Mill View Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.9 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils1.0 km
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Acresfield Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.1 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.1 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.6 km
  • Kam Xin0.6 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Fry Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bache PO And Newsagent1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Edwards At Chester0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Slimming world0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Upton0.2 km
  • Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.7 km
  • The Oak Tree0.7 km
  • Cafe Number One0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bache0.9 km
  • Chester2.3 km
  • Capenhurst6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Demage Lane0.1 km
  • Demage Lane0.2 km
  • Lawn Drive0.2 km
  • Lawn Drive0.2 km
  • Demage Lane0.2 km