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Whitby Groves

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About

Whitby Groves is a residential ward situated in the eastern part of Ellesmere Port. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards, providing homes for families and commuters. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed between the developments. The ward is functionally connected to the wider town, with local shopping parades catering to everyday needs.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Whitby Sports and Social Club, a hub for community activities. The ward is bordered by the A41 and the M53 motorway, which facilitate travel but also define its boundaries. Land use is almost entirely dedicated to housing and associated amenities, with playing fields and parks like those near St Bernard's Road offering recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Whitby Groves has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitby Groves is £56,108 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitby Groves: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitby Groves is home to around 4,322 people, with a population density of about 2,434.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitby Groves Population
4,322
Population density
2,434.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.71(-7%)
Shoplifting
23.6(+308%)
Public order
11.34(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.55(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,038
93.45%
Other White
88
2.04%
Chinese
49
1.13%
Irish
34
0.79%
Pakistani
23
0.53%
Total population: 4,321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,168
32.45%
Level 3 (A level)
683
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
15.87%
No qualifications
499
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
364
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 3,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
837
46.5%
Owns with a mortgage
765
42.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
143
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.44%
Social rents from council
13
0.72%
Total households: 1,800

Property prices in Whitby Groves

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 in Whitby Groves area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitby Groves 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 Whitby Groves over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£227,599
Flats2£141,500
Detached9£345,000
Terraced8£213,500

10 years median price trend in Whitby Groves

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

All postcodes in Whitby Groves

CH662JZ

Walnut Grove

CH662NZ

Chester Road

CH656PT

Woodbank Road

CH659JU

Scilly Close

CH662PP

Cherry Grove

CH662PA

Beech Grove

CH662PQ

Maple Grove

CH659JP

Puffin Close

CH659HL

Handa Drive

CH659HU

Alderney Close

Data Sources

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