The postcode CH2 2BL is located in Cheshire West and Chester It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. CH2 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CH2 2BL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CH2 2BL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to CH2 2BL is The Crescent which is centered 119 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The New Church and is 153 m away. The closest railway station is Bache Rail Station, 557 m away.
The closest primary school to CH2 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is Newton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 7, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Upton-by-Chester High School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 17, 2019 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from FARLEY HOUSE and is 4.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 19, 2015.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for CH2 2BL is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Western Cheshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CH2 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CH2 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CH2 2BL
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CH2 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 541 m |
| The Firs School | Independent school | 2-11 | 738 m | |
| Mill View Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 893 m | |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 926 m |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 1.05 km |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children | Special school | 4-19 | 1.22 km | |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College | Special school | 2-19 | Good (September 25, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Maple Grove School | Special school | 5-16 | 1.35 km | |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.41 km | |
| The Queen's School | Independent school | 5-18 | 1.48 km | |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 23, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Upton-by-Chester High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (April 17, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Upton Westlea Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| Queen's Park High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2020) | 2.1 km |
| Chester International School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 2.1 km |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2016) | 2.2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CH2 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyrea Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 6, 2021 | 519 m | |
| MONEYREAGH PRIMARY SCHOOL DINING CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2017 | 519 m | |
| The Auld House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 519 m | |
| Moneyreagh Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 26, 2018 | 569 m | |
| Maryland Nurseries Farm Shop | Exempt September 4, 2019 | 962 m | |
| COUNTRY BUMPKINS (DAY NURSERY) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 1.29 km | |
| LA MON HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 1.29 km | |
| Cottontails | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 1.5 km | |
| BALLYALLOLY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2014 | 1.69 km | |
| MOTHER HUBBERT'S NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 1.96 km | |
| BALLYGOWAN FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2017 | 3.08 km | |
| HUNDRED ACRE WOOD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2017 | 3.33 km | |
| Springmount Farm Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 3.58 km | |
| ANDREWS MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2014 | 3.86 km | |
| JIMINY CRICKETS AFTER SCHOOL | Exempt May 21, 2014 | 3.86 km | |
| John Andrews - Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2018 | 3.86 km | |
| HORNER'S FARM SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2017 | 4.02 km | |
| FARLEY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2015 | 4.4 km | |
| PIZZAGIRL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2014 | 4.4 km | |
| S GIBSON'S FAMILY BUTCHERS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2021 | 4.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CH2 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| The New Church | 153 m | |
| The Crescent | 178 m | |
| The Crescent | 189 m | |
| The New Church | 201 m | |
| Newry Park | 276 m | |
| Archway House | 799 m | |
| Railway Station | 849 m | |
| Foregate Street | 1.31 km | |
| Bache Rail Station | 557 m | |
| Bache Rail Station | 760 m | |
| Chester Rail Station | 782 m | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 15.14 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 44.48 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 44.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CH2 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Gallows Hill | 1.67 km | |
| The Dale | Valley | 2.22 km |
| Gamon's Rough | 2.33 km | |
| Gorse Hill | 2.63 km | |
| Sealion Pool | 2.71 km | |
| Butter Hill | 2.93 km | |
| Icehouse Plantation | 3.3 km | |
| Viaduct Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Collinge Wood | 3.37 km | |
| Bellevue Wood | 3.55 km | |
| Half Moon Plantation | 4.98 km | |
| Gowy Gorse | 4.99 km | |
| Ash Wood | 5.11 km | |
| Eccleston Hill | 5.21 km | |
| Acres Wood | 5.23 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CH2 2BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.20297300 |
| Longitude | -2.88737200 |
| OS Easting | 340824 |
| OS Northing | 0367690 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
City of Chester |
| Electoral Ward | Newton & Hoole |
| Local Authority District | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cheshire and Warrington Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cheshire and Warrington |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000050 |
| Travel To Work Area | Chester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Western Cheshire |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Cheshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Chester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chester BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33007280 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheshire West and Chester 028A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |