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 plumbers 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Chester: 60.0% owner-occupiedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
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 in converted/shared houses (Chester built-up area)
- 2.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.