Postcode CH2 2JQ is located in an urban city, within the Newton & Hoole ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton West & Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton West & Heath is £58,560 per year. The nearest station is Bache, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wealstone Park.
Upton West & Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Upton West & Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton West & Heath is £58,560 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from CH2 2JQ.
Upton West & Heath near CH2 2JQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| 0.9 mi | Chester | N/A | Walking directions to Chester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wealstone Park | Small | Walking directions to Wealstone Park |
| 0.2 mi | Dicksons Drive Field | Small | Walking directions to Dicksons Drive Field |
| 0.5 mi | Upton Cockpit | Small | Walking directions to Upton Cockpit |
Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Newton & Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £382,500 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 95 | £350,000 | £362 |
| Terraced | 80 | £262,250 | £298 |
| Flats | 25 | £158,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317,500 | £149,000 | £245,500 | £189,875 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £141,000 | £227,000 | £189,000 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £146,500 | £242,500 | £198,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £146,000 | £250,000 | £194,500 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £138,500 | £267,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £147,000 | £281,000 | £225,250 |
| 2022 | £344,250 | £147,500 | £330,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £361,750 | £155,000 | £335,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £436,000 | £155,250 | £314,750 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £160,000 | £339,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £167,000 | £370,000 | £266,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255 | £229 | £248 | £212 |
| 2017 | £248 | £224 | £250 | £214 |
| 2018 | £295 | £238 | £258 | £214 |
| 2019 | £283 | £222 | £260 | £215 |
| 2020 | £282 | £229 | £270 | £233 |
| 2021 | £324 | £212 | £296 | £250 |
| 2022 | £368 | £245 | £332 | £258 |
| 2023 | £337 | £250 | £324 | £273 |
| 2024 | £367 | £247 | £335 | £267 |
| 2025 | £356 | £263 | £359 | £292 |
| 2026 | £396 | £269 | £380 | £322 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 2JQ.
In the CH2 2JQ postcode area, located within Upton West & Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Mill Lane, Chester, CH2 1BT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | Valley Drive, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1UL | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brook Lane, Chester, CH2 2EB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH2 2JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Langan
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Gill Watson
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Mark Beacham
Newton & Hoole - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CH2 2JQ records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH2 2JQ in Upton West & Heath is £295,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 222 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CH2 2JQ, including Mill View Primary School, Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College (Good) and The Firs School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CH2 2JQ is Bache, about 185 m away.
CH2 2JQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,055 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH2 2JQ is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Langan (Labour Party), Gill Watson (Labour Party) and Richard Mark Beacham (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.