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About

Westminster ward lies in the northern part of the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, incorporating the town of Ellesmere Port and its surrounding areas. The ward is defined by the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, which form a significant part of its eastern boundary. Industrial and logistical sites are prominent here, with extensive port facilities and manufacturing history shaping the landscape. Residential neighbourhoods are interspersed with these commercial zones, creating a mixed-use environment.

The area includes the large retail and leisure complex at Cheshire Oaks, one of the UK's largest outlet shopping destinations. Inland, the ward contains several parks and green spaces, such as Whitby Park, providing recreational areas for local communities. The National Waterways Museum, located on the canal, details the region's industrial heritage. Transport links are central, with major road and rail corridors passing through, connecting the ward to Liverpool, Manchester, and North Wales.

Area overview

On average Westminster has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westminster is £39,527 per year. There are 1 schools in Westminster: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westminster is home to around 5,521 people, with a population density of about 2,109.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westminster Population
5,521
Population density
2,109.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.99(+101%)
Public order
17.75(+75%)
Drugs
13.77(+253%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.6(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,763
86.27%
Other White
296
5.36%
Other Asian
80
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
1%
African
47
0.85%
Total population: 5,521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,034
23.92%
No qualifications
958
22.16%
Level 3 (A level)
802
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
710
27.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
548
21.01%
Social rents from council
536
20.55%
Other social rented
403
15.45%
Owns outright
314
12.04%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Westminster

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £12,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westminster 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 Westminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£140,000
Terraced29£140,000
Flats15£98,000
Detached14£270,000

10 years median price trend in Westminster

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

All postcodes in Westminster

CH654DY

Crescent Road

CH653EZ

Cascada Close

CH652DP

Charles Price Gardens

CH661TS

Tryfan Way

CH652AU

Elm Street

CH652HH

New Grosvenor Road

CH652ED

John Street

CH653DN

Ure Court

CH654TY

Meadow Lane Industrial Park

CH653AL

Westminster

CH653EY

Inward Way

CH654BQ

Station Road

CH652EP

Church Walk

CH652EE

Westminster Road

CH653DD

Rosscliffe Road

CH654BG

Shephard Close

CH653AB

Broad Birches

CH652HP

Chapel Close

CH654AZ

King Street

CH652AY

Lime Street

CH653DF

Standingwood Road

CH653DQ

Wharfe Lane

CH652DG

Percival Road

CH661UB

Lamprey Road

CH653AA

Inward Way

CH654BA

Fleming Street

CH661UH

Pondside Drive

CH654EH

Meadow Lane

CH652AX

Myrtle Street

CH652BJ

Grace Road

CH653FA

Insignia Court

CH653AQ

Firenza Avenue

CH653FE

Antara Way

CH652AB

Church Street

CH654FW

South Pier Road

CH652EJ

Grace Road

CH654FE

Cedab Road

CH652EG

Westminster Road

CH654EB

Westminster

CH653AG

Standingwood Road

CH654EJ

Westminster

CH652DF

Percival Road

CH652ET

Worcester Walk

CH653BY

Clover Birches

CH653BX

Little Birches

CH652BL

Alexandra Street

CH661UD

Grayling Avenue

CH652DN

Percival Road

CH653DL

Swale Road

CH652AL

Mersey Terrace

CH652BA

Wilkinson Street Mews

CH652DR

Church Street

CH654AT

Cook Street

CH654DA

Worcester Street

CH652BT

Cressington Gardens

CH654AY

Grosvenor Wharf Road

CH652BD

Grafton Road

CH661UG

Low Pike Lane

CH654DX

Anchor Drive

CH652BE

Livingstone Road

CH661UL

Bitterling Street

CH654EA

Crescent Road

CH653DJ

Tees Court

CH652AD

Church Street

CH652EL

Grosvenor Mews

CH652HE

Frome Court

CH654AU

Cedab Road

CH653BR

Rossmore Road East

CH652AZ

Lime Street

CH652ES

Worcester Walk

CH654BB

Eleanor Street

CH654DW

Anchor Drive

CH653FG

Westminster

CH661SP

Leven Walk

CH654AS

Grosvenor Wharf Road

CH654ED

Deck Close

CH653DG

Kingfisher Street

CH653DH

Don Walk

CH652ER

Church Parade

CH652DD

Percival Road

CH661UQ

Minnow Drive

CH661SR

Dove Close

CH652HA

Blakemere Court

CH652JE

Merseyton Road

CH653AD

Merseyton Road

CH653AE

Jacks Wood Green

CH651AY

North Road

CH652DB

Westminster

CH652EZ

Colemere Court

CH653FB

Westminster

CH661UF

Bream Lane

CH652DY

Wilkinson Street

CH653DE

Jacks Wood Avenue

CH653AH

Slackswood Close

CH653EW

Rossmore Road East

CH653DS

Merlin Place

CH652EY

Whitemere Court

CH653BZ

Bateman Close

CH654FY

Raddle Wharf

CH652EB

Errington Avenue

Data Sources

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