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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.

All postcodes in Ellesmere Port South

CH662XP

Linden Close

CH662UP

Yewdale Drive

CH662PU

Palm Grove

CH662PD

Laburnum Grove

CH662YQ

Parliament Way

CH662TD

Dublin Croft

CH662LQ

Robins Croft

CH662NP

Hope Farm Road

CH662XQ

Laxton Close

CH662SE

Randle Meadow

CH662PP

Cherry Grove

CH662XF

Appletree Grove

CH662LA

Broadland Gardens

CH662XX

Vine Road

CH662UZ

Lime Tree Close

CH662GF

Green Lawns Drive

CH662YW

Juniper Drive

CH662PW

Sycamore Drive

CH662LF

Bridge Meadow

CH662XJ

Crofters Heath

CH662GE

West Park Drive

CH662PB

Beech Grove

CH662XT

Oakmere Drive

CH662JW

Horstone Road

CH662YX

Honeysuckle Close

CH662PT

Elm Grove

CH662YP

Peartree Way

CH662UF

Halton Road

CH662UQ

Chestnut Avenue

CH662JP

Horstone Crescent

CH662YS

Strawberry Park

CH662RX

Archers Way

CH662QU

Little Whissage

CH662RT

Farmstead Way

CH662YE

Norman Close

CH662TJ

Hope Farm Road

CH662JJ

Overpool Road

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.