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.
OLD MILL COURT, CH2 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL COURT, CH2 1DW.
321
48
£ 53,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Mill View Primary School
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Ancora House School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Upton-by-Chester High School
Newton Primary School
Acresfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CH21DW · Data under Open Government Licence