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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, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Netherpool is £217,500 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,750 and £285,000. There are 3 schools in Netherpool: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £169K – £285K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Netherpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,750 up to £732,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£315,000£284
Semi-Detached33£215,000£234
Terraced10£173,750£191
Flats8£87,625£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherpool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,995£80,000£146,500£115,250
2017£225,000£79,998£147,500£127,500
2018£235,625£83,500£172,500£123,250
2019£222,500£83,500£150,000£137,500
2020£260,000£78,750£162,500£121,500
2021£265,000£85,000£165,000£139,500
2022£295,000£90,000£190,000£152,500
2023£295,000£95,750£200,000£160,000
2024£248,500£89,000£208,750£161,500
2025£318,000£115,000£203,500£165,000
2026£287,500£89,250£220,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherpool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherpool.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£112£170£124
2017£197£125£182£153
2018£203£115£174£147
2019£207£118£160£166
2020£202£140£177£136
2021£206£149£204£176
2022£259£147£224£169
2023£256£158£217£209
2024£265£147£229£210
2025£282£183£223£194
2026£266£152£209£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherpool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Netherpool ward.

Local councillors

Katie Kendrick

Netherpool - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party