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Ellesmere Port South

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About

Ellesmere Port South is a primarily residential district situated on the southern edge of the town centre, bordering the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with significant green spaces like Whitby Park providing recreational areas. Its layout is heavily influenced by major transport routes, including the M53 motorway, which defines its eastern boundary.

The district's history is closely linked to industry, with the large Stanlow Oil Refinery and associated chemical plants located immediately to the south, shaping the local economy. A notable local feature is the National Waterways Museum, housed in the historic dock complex, which details the area's canal heritage. Residential streets are generally quiet, with local shopping facilities centred along Whitby Road and Stanney Lane.

Area overview

On average Ellesmere Port South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 0.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ellesmere Port South is £53,369 per year. There are 2 schools in Ellesmere Port South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ellesmere Port South is home to around 6,478 people, with a population density of about 4,747.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ellesmere Port South Population
6,478
Population density
4,747.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.43(-64%)
Public order
4.63(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.09(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.32(-74%)
Other theft
1.85(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,189
95.55%
Other White
92
1.42%
Irish
43
0.66%
Chinese
24
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.34%
Total population: 6,477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,606
29.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,108
20.17%
No qualifications
853
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,427
51.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
39.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.61%
Shared ownership
12
0.43%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Ellesmere Port South

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £269K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Ellesmere Port South area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ellesmere Port South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£283,000£290
Semi-Detached42£225,250£258
Terraced4£183,000£214
Flats2£121,500£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ellesmere Port South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellesmere Port South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,475£155,500£132,000
2017£218,000£162,000£142,000
2018£223,000£163,000£150,000
2019£270,000£171,000£134,250
2020£265,000£175,000£170,000
2021£276,000£191,000£176,250
2022£315,000£206,500£200,000
2023£297,500£215,000£162,000
2024£307,500£215,000£228,000
2025£286,000£220,000£212,000
2026£283,000£242,500£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ellesmere Port South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellesmere Port South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£188£201
2017£236£177£185
2018£229£190£172
2019£214£192£197
2020£244£197£219
2021£257£216£214
2022£302£241£245
2023£302£238£197
2024£288£247£227
2025£290£255£210
2026£319£255£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ellesmere Port South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ellesmere Port South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ellesmere Port South

Is Ellesmere Port South safe?

Ellesmere Port South records about 26 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.

What is the average house price in Ellesmere Port South?

The median sale price in Ellesmere Port South is £237,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ellesmere Port South?

Ellesmere Port South has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ellesmere Port South?

Ellesmere Port South scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ellesmere Port South sits around rank 28,575 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ellesmere Port South?

The average household income in Ellesmere Port South is around £53,369 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Ellesmere Port South

CH662XL

Orchard Haven

CH662XY

Ash Close

CH662QZ

Wenlock Gardens

CH662PL

Pine Grove

CH662JH

Overpool Road

CH662PR

Elm Grove

CH662SB

Yeoman Way

CH662RY

Archers Way

CH662RZ

Brompton Way

CH662YZ

Wordsworth Way

CH662UH

Larchdale Close

CH662UR

Whitebeam Avenue

CH662TL

Hope Farm Road

CH662RQ

Hope Farm Road

CH662UY

Conifer Close

CH662WW

Hope Farm Road

CH662BG

Randle Meadow

CH662XR

Juniper Grove

CH662JU

Eddisbury Road

CH662TF

Lancers Croft

CH662YG

Tudor Close

CH662JS

Broadland Road

CH662PN

Sycamore Drive

CH662US

Hornbeam Avenue

CH662YB

Magnolia Close

CH662RS

Whitecroft Road

CH662UE

Kerry Croft

CH662XH

Lambourne Close

CH662PE

Maple Grove

CH662LR

Chester Road

CH662JT

Eddisbury Road

CH662NU

Chester Road

CH662YH

Melrose Drive

CH662JL

Horstone Gardens

CH662LD

Halton Crescent

CH662NX

Chester Road

CH662TN

Hope Farm Road

CH662XU

Fuchsia Close

CH662PG

Maple Grove

CH662XW

Orchard Close

CH662PX

Birch Grove

CH662JN

Horstone Road

CH662JY

Walnut Grove

CH662UL

Appledale Drive

CH662NR

Hope Farm Road

CH662TP

Hope Croft

CH662TE

Dublin Croft

CH662XS

Hazel Close

CH662XZ

Baytree Close

CH662XE

St Davids Drive

CH662QT

Fir Tree Grove

CH662YJ

Ploughmans Way

CH662PH

Lilac Grove

CH662LB

Randle Meadow

CH662JR

Broadland Road

CH662UT

Acacia Drive

CH662XN

Crofters Close

CH662SA

Yeoman Way

CH662PQ

Maple Grove

CH662YF

Saxon Way

CH662YU

Cornfield Close

CH662PA

Beech Grove

CH662JX

Eddisbury Road

CH662NY

Chester Road

CH662SD

Two Acre Grove

CH662TW

Hope Farm Road

CH662TQ

Halton Way

CH662RU

Farmstead Way

CH662RG

Hope Farm Precinct

CH662YN

Ploughmans Close

CH662PS

Elm Grove

CH662QX

Saltersgate

CH662UN

Blackthorne Avenue

CH662YL

The Furrows

CH662UU

Cypress Avenue

CH662YA

Redwood Drive

CH662PF

Maple Grove

CH662XB

St Georges Avenue

CH662QY

Northbury Road

CH662GD

Linkside Way

CH662LG

Wenlock Lane

CH662UG

Alder Drive

CH662UJ

Pinedale Close

CH662XD

St Marks Crescent

CH662PJ

Willow Grove

CH662UX

Silver Birch Way

CH662XA

Blackthorne Avenue

CH662TG

Lancers Croft

CH662LE

Bridge Meadow

CH662TH

Halton Way

CH662YD

Badgers Close

CH662BL

Strawberry

CH662BH

Hope Farm Road

CH662YR

Aspen Close

CH662XG

Bramley Close

CH662UA

Snowberry Way

CH662GA

Keats Close

CH662JZ

Walnut Grove

CH662UW

Cedardale Drive

CH662LH

Websters Lane

Data Sources

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.