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About

Whitby Park ward is located in the northern part of Ellesmere Port, within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. It is served by local shopping facilities and schools, with good road connections to the wider region via the M53 motorway.

The ward takes its name from Whitby Park itself, a significant green space featuring formal gardens, sports pitches, and a children's play area. This public park serves as a community hub, hosting regular events. The area is also home to the Whitby Hall, a Grade II listed 18th-century building set within the park's grounds, which adds a distinct historical character to the local environment.

Area overview

On average Whitby Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitby Park is £50,170 per year. There are 6 schools in Whitby Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitby Park is home to around 5,382 people, with a population density of about 3,665.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitby Park Population
5,382
Population density
3,665 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.21(+40%)
Shoplifting
21.74(+276%)
Public order
12.63(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-58%)
Other theft
7.25(+10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,004
92.94%
Other White
111
2.06%
Irish
58
1.08%
Other
42
0.78%
Other Asian
35
0.65%
Total population: 5,384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,142
25.69%
Level 3 (A level)
914
20.56%
No qualifications
822
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,445

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
995
44.62%
Owns with a mortgage
814
36.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
9.91%
Social rents from council
105
4.71%
Other social rented
47
2.11%
Total households: 2,230

Property prices in Whitby Park

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Whitby Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitby Park 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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£310,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached38£235,000
Terraced17£175,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby Park

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

All postcodes in Whitby Park

CH659LN

St Thomas View

CH662JB

Overpool Road

CH662TT

Royston Close

CH659AF

Stanney Lane

CH656RU

Chester Road

CH657BJ

Cholmondeley Road

CH656AB

Perry Close

CH657AP

Grappenhall Road

CH656RL

Clydesdale

CH656PH

Orchard Road

CH662JD

Overpool Road

CH656TP

Thomas Close

CH656RF

Ribblesdale

CH662UB

Torridon Grove

CH656SE

Chester Road

CH656QS

Thamesdale

CH659AZ

Vale Road

CH656UW

Whitby Road

CH657BP

Browning Drive

CH657BN

Hyde Close

CH659BL

Underwood Drive

CH656RH

Eskdale

CH656SP

Pleck Road

CH659AY

Vale Road

CH656RP

Trentdale

CH656SN

Parkfield Drive

CH656PF

Holmwood Drive

CH656RZ

Chester Road

CH657BW

Browning Drive

CH656SJ

Castle Drive

CH659AG

Stanney Lane

CH657AZ

Elgar Close

CH657AU

Grappenhall Road

CH656QZ

Park Drive

CH656RJ

Wyedale

CH657EW

Capenhurst Lane

CH657ER

Hartford Drive

CH656TH

Deeside Close

CH656RX

Chester Road

CH656RA

Park Drive

CH657ET

Cavendish Gardens

CH657AA

Pooltown Road

CH656QW

Thamesdale

CH656SD

Chester Road

CH656PQ

Fairfield Avenue

CH656RT

Whitby Road

CH656QR

Thamesdale

CH657EN

Pulford Road

CH657AT

Grappenhall Road

CH659BJ

Underwood Drive

CH657AX

Hurford Avenue

CH657BH

Cholmondeley Road

CH657EP

Appleton Drive

CH656QX

Park Drive

CH657BQ

Malpas Road

CH656TQ

Deeside

CH656RD

Dale Gardens

CH656RE

Severn Vale

CH659BD

Chester Road

CH657AR

Grappenhall Road

CH656SA

Chester Road

CH656PL

Chester Road

CH656TA

Silverne Drive

CH656QP

Thamesdale

CH656PW

Woodland Road

CH659BN

Buttermere Avenue

CH657AY

Hurford Avenue

CH656RB

Tynesdale

CH656SH

Windsor Drive

CH657AN

Loxdale Drive

CH659BA

Dawn Gardens

CH656SS

Mansfield Road

CH656RQ

Deeside

CH656RY

Chester Road

CH657AQ

Capenhurst Lane

CH657AE

Pooltown Road

CH656TB

Pembroke Drive

CH662TR

Overpool Road

CH659BW

Buttermere Avenue

CH656TT

Wyncroft Close

CH659BB

Vale Gardens

CH656RW

Avondale

CH659LP

The Riddings

CH656UA

Chapel Mews

CH656QY

Stanney Lane

CH656RG

Deeside

CH657AW

Wycliffe Road

CH656SB

Chester Road

CH662JA

Overpool Road

CH656TD

Pembroke Drive

CH659BE

Chester Road

CH662TS

Lomond Grove

CH657ES

Bradwall Close

CH659ER

Stanney Lane

CH656SX

Maxwell Close

CH657AD

Pooltown Road

CH656SL

Queens Avenue

CH657AL

Loxdale Drive

CH656QU

Thames Gardens

CH662JE

Overpool Road

Data Sources

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