Postcode CH2 1AJ is located in an urban city, within the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester City & Garden Quarter area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Northgate Ponds.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from CH2 1AJ.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH2 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bache located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| 0.7 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northgate Ponds | Small | Walking directions to Northgate Ponds |
| 0.4 mi | St Anne's Field Play Area | Small | Walking directions to St Anne's Field Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Black Diamond Park | Small | Walking directions to Black Diamond Park |
Based on 278 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Chester City & the Garden Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,950 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 151 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chester City & the Garden Quarter
In the CH2 1AJ postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 71 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Unimarket | 55 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EW | Walking directions to Unimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 3 Delamere Street, Chester, CH1 4DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | J&J News & Booze | 5 Newtown Close, Chester, CH1 3HE | Walking directions to J&J News & Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.