Find postcode

Whitby Park

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whitby Park Population

5,382

Population density

3,665 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,004

92.94%

Other White

111

2.06%

Irish

1.08%

Other

0.78%

Other Asian

0.65%

Total population: 5,384

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£310,000	£233,000	£261,000	£375,000	£470,996
Flats	1	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000
Semi-Detached	38	£235,000	£176,675	£216,250	£263,830	£312,875
Terraced	17	£175,000	£139,600	£155,000	£184,000	£252,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby Park

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Whitby Park

Interactive map displaying Whitby Park

About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Whitby Park

All postcodes in Whitby Park

Data Sources