Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

OLD MILL COURT, CH2 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL COURT, CH2 1DW.

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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 1DW 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

CH2 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CH2 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Old Mill Court, 0.7km from Newton Bank in Chester. Administratively it sits within Upton ward and the City of Chester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for CH2 1DW 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 1DW. 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

Terraced

£ 218,000

5 sales · Mean £ 220,300

Flat

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,666

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

CH2 1DW has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Public order5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

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 pupils0.5 km
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Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Ancora House School

Outstanding5 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Westlea Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Upton-by-Chester High School

Good1669 pupils1.0 km
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Newton Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Acresfield Academy

Outstanding242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee, Countess of Chester Hospital0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
  • The Bears Paw0.7 km
  • The Upton0.6 km
  • Chatwins0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Essentials0.8 km
  • Edwards At Chester0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Slimming world0.8 km
  • Bache PO And Newsagent0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fry Inn0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove0.5 km
  • Kam Xin0.5 km
  • Mill Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers arms0.7 km
  • Mill At Upton0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Mill Close0.0 km
  • Mill Close0.1 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.2 km
  • Wealstone Lane0.2 km
  • Egerton Drive0.3 km