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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 92 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
92
Deprivation level
5/10
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
49.24(+33%)
Shoplifting
15.42(+170%)
Public order
13.19(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.92(-52%)
Other theft
8.55(+29%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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
Detached12£285,500
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached39£235,000
Terraced19£160,000

10 years median price trend in Whitby Park

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.