CH2 2BD postcode in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
CH2 2BD is a postcode in Chester, in the Chester City & the Garden Quarter ward of Cheshire West and Chester. It is in the Chester North and Neston parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CH2 2BD is, and what is near it
- CH2 2BD
- Other postcodes in CH2 2: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 27 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.1954, longitude -2.8924)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CH2 2BD?
- Cheshire West and ChesterCouncil, for all local services Cheshire West and Chester: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CH2 2BD Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CheshirePolice force area
- Chester North and NestonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Samantha Dixon (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Samantha Dixon
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CH2 2BD?
Every home and business at CH2 2BD can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Cheshire West and Chester: 88%
Cheshire West and Chester: 98%
The line marks the figure across Cheshire West and Chester.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CH2 2BD?
BinDayBuddy has not read Cheshire West and Chester Council's days for CH2 2BD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for CH2 2BD on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CH2 2BD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include CH2 2BD.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Cheshire West and Chester
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CH2 2BD: 3,541 properties in Cheshire West and Chester are at high risk (1.7% of all its properties). All the figures for Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CH2 2BD is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CH2 2BD?
Homes in CH2 2 sold for a typical £260,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 106 sales, down 4.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £273,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £260,000
▼ down 4.8% on the 12 months before
Across the whole CH2 district: a typical £280,000 from 461 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CH2 2BD
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in CH2 2BD from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CH2 2BD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 930 homes in the neighbourhood around CH2 2BD. Over half of them (74%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (36%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026‑27: £2,517. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,678 (band A) to £2,517 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,678.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 690 (74%) | £1,678 |
| Band B | about 190 (20%) | £1,958 |
| Band C | about 40 (4%) | £2,238 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,517 |
| Band E | withheld | £3,077 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,636 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,196 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,035 |
When the homes were built
- 10% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- Withheld 1919 to 1939
- 29% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 11% 2000 to 2009
- 36% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 2020 or later
Averages for Cheshire West and Chester before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CH2 2BD is in (ONS area E01035374), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest open schools to CH2 2BD, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CH2 2BD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CH2 2BD is Chester Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.
- Chester Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- Bache Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
27 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Delamere Street, 32 m away.
More stations near CH2 2BD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CH2 2BD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Fountains Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01244 325721 50 mWalk
- Northgate Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01244 385553 50 mWalk
- Northgate Village Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01244 564319 50 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CH2 2BD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CH2 2BD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- GeniePoint Charging point · 4 chargers 450 mWalk
- New Market Car Park Charging point · 41 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 450 mWalk
- Tesla Supercharger Charging point · 8 chargers 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest to the centre of CH2 2BD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Art of Dental Care Phone 01244 848421 300 mWalk
- Deva Dental Clinic Phone 01244 377373 300 mWalk
- Mouth Matters Phone 01244 343353 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CH2 2BD?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Countess of Chester Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01244 365289 1.5 kmCycle
- Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital Chester Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01244 680444 2.1 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CH2 2BD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Stone House Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01244 375015 550 mWalk
- Chester Lodge Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01244 342259 550 mWalk
- Belong Chester Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01244 445500 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CH2 2BD, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Well, Fountains Health Mon to Fri 8am to 6:30pm; Sat 8am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 9pm · Phone 01244 379268 50 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 40-42 Frodsham Street Mon to Sat 8am to 7pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 01244 587449 450 mWalk
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 32-34 Northgate Street Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01244 325488 500 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CH2 2BD?
The nearest vets to the centre of CH2 2BD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1244 313311 850 mWalk
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 1244 400273 900 mWalk
- Gatehouse Veterinary Centre 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CH2 2BD in a conservation area?
The centre of CH2 2BD is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CH2 2BD?
Police.uk records 504 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CH2 2BD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 22, burglary 10, vehicle crime 6, possession of weapons 6, theft from the person 5, bicycle theft 4, robbery 4, other crime 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CH2 2BD
- Ward
- Chester City & the Garden Quarter
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Chester
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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