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About

Netherpool ward is situated in the eastern part of the Ellesmere Port urban area, bordering the M53 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and local amenities serving the community. Its landscape is largely flat, with the ward encompassing sections of the wider industrial and logistical zones that are central to the local economy. The Manchester Ship Canal forms a significant physical boundary to the north.

A notable feature is the presence of the large Stanlow oil refinery complex, which dominates the northern skyline and has historically shaped the area's identity. The ward includes the communities of Whitby and Overpool, which have their own local centres and green spaces like Whitby Park. Transport links are defined by the motorway network and the Chester to Ellesmere Port railway line, which runs through the area.

Area overview

On average Netherpool has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Netherpool is £42,816 per year. There are 3 schools in Netherpool: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Netherpool is home to around 5,448 people, with a population density of about 1,000.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Netherpool Population
5,448
Population density
1,000.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67(+80%)
Public order
16.52(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.11(-33%)
Drugs
11.56(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,179
95.1%
Other White
104
1.91%
Irish
25
0.46%
Bangladeshi
21
0.39%
Indian
20
0.37%
Total population: 5,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,185
25.52%
No qualifications
959
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
890
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 4,644

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
875
34.82%
Owns with a mortgage
753
29.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
12.5%
Social rents from council
269
10.7%
Other social rented
170
6.76%
Total households: 2,513

Property prices in Netherpool

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Netherpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,420 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Netherpool in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£110,000
Terraced15£165,000
Detached12£321,250
Semi-Detached28£203,500

10 years median price trend in Netherpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherpool.

All postcodes in Netherpool

CH661SW

Woodacre Road

CH661TX

Blackstairs Road

CH661SH

Red Pike

CH661HZ

Sweetfield Gardens

CH661RF

Childer Crescent

CH661RX

Fairways Drive

CH651BJ

Airfield Way

CH661AD

Bracken Way

CH661HY

Sweetfield Road

CH661HW

Clayhill Green

CH661LS

Rossmore Road West

CH661SX

Almond Way

CH661HL

Trumans Lane

CH661HQ

Red Lion Lane

CH651AX

Eric Fountain Road

CH661RW

Stapleford Court

CH651BW

North Road

CH661AA

Airfield Way

CH661JA

Hillfield Road

CH661NU

Station Road

CH661TZ

Scafell Close

CH661PG

Red Lion Lane

CH661LJ

Rivacre Road

CH661TH

Naylor Close

CH661PQ

Red Lion Lane

CH651BD

Rivacre Road

CH661QQ

Chester Road

CH661LR

Rossmore Road West

CH661QP

Greenfield Road

CH661TT

Kings Mews

CH661HA

Station Road

CH661LD

Warren Drive

CH661JY

Forest Road

CH661NZ

Fairways Drive

CH651BQ

Airfield Way

CH661HU

Pound Road

CH661RN

Wavertree Court

CH661JQ

Windways

CH661PF

Greenfield Road

CH661NT

Station Road

CH661JX

Wellswood Road

CH651AL

North Road

CH661HG

Red Lion Lane

CH661JH

Hillfield Road

CH661TR

Matterhorn Road

CH661PJ

Greenbank Avenue

CH661QG

Chester Road

CH661JJ

Windfield Gardens

CH661RL

Netherpool

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.