Chester · CH2

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Covering Backford, Chester, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston, including Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Gowy Rural, Newton & Hoole. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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CH2 (Backford) in a nutshell

CH2 covers Backford, Chester, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston, in Cheshire West and Chester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CH2

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Cheshire West and Chester council area

CH2 is in Cheshire West and Chester's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CH2 stretches across Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Gowy Rural, Newton & Hoole and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CH2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Chester: 24.8% terraced, 35.4% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Chester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CH2 cover?

CH2 (Backford, Chester, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston) includes the wards of Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Gowy Rural, Newton & Hoole, Sandstone, Saughall & Mollington, Upton, Whitby Groves, Wolverham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CH2?

Neighbouring districts include CH1 (Blacon) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CH2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CH2?

About 14,828 households and 34,317 residents at the 2011 Census, across 851 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CH2 in?

CH2 sits in Cheshire West and Chester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Chester North and Neston, Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, Runcorn and Helsby.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CH2 1
Areas covered
Backford, Chester, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston 2
Active postcodes
851 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,828 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,317 2
Electoral wards
Chester City & the Garden Quarter, Gowy Rural, Newton & Hoole, Sandstone, Saughall & Mollington, Upton, Whitby Groves, Wolverham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Chester North and Neston, Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, Runcorn and Helsby 4
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester 4
Households privately renting (Chester built-up area)
21.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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