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Whitby & Stanney Woods

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About

The Whitby & Stanney Woods area is a residential district situated on the eastern edge of Ellesmere Port. It is characterised by modern housing estates, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. The layout includes local shopping parades, schools, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's daily needs. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport routes, including the M53 motorway.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the actual Stanney Woods, a mature woodland area with public footpaths that offers a natural counterpoint to the surrounding housing. This green space is a local resource for recreation and wildlife. The area is functionally connected to Ellesmere Port's wider industrial and retail zones, including the Cheshire Oaks outlet complex. The residential streets are quiet, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties.

Area overview

On average Whitby & Stanney Woods has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitby & Stanney Woods is £57,089 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitby & Stanney Woods: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitby & Stanney Woods is home to around 5,797 people, with a population density of about 2,622.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitby & Stanney Woods Population
5,797
Population density
2,622.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.7(-31%)
Shoplifting
16.73(+189%)
Public order
7.07(-30%)
Other theft
4.31(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.97(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,423
93.58%
Other White
92
1.59%
Chinese
54
0.93%
Irish
52
0.9%
Other Asian
36
0.62%
Total population: 5,795

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,527
31.36%
Level 3 (A level)
958
19.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
15.38%
No qualifications
728
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
457
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
49.21%
Owns with a mortgage
955
39.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.62%
Social rents from council
34
1.41%
Total households: 2,410

Property prices in Whitby & Stanney Woods

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Whitby & Stanney Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £469,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitby & Stanney Woods 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 & Stanney Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£230,000
Detached21£345,000
Flats1£158,000
Terraced6£213,500

10 years median price trend in Whitby & Stanney Woods

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby & Stanney Woods.

All postcodes in Whitby & Stanney Woods

CH656TW

Laurel Drive

CH659LR

Lewis Close

CH659LD

Rhum Close

CH656QZ

Park Drive

CH659BQ

Underwood Drive

CH656PQ

Fairfield Avenue

CH659BX

Birkett Avenue

CH659DD

Thirlmere Road

CH659BT

Rydal Close

CH656PR

Woodland Road

CH656PF

Holmwood Drive

CH656QX

Park Drive

CH656PE

Beechcroft Drive

CH659JE

Arran Avenue

CH659JA

Guernsey Drive

CH659DL

Windermere Road

CH656TS

Bedford Avenue East

CH659AW

Underwood Drive

CH659BY

Birkett Avenue

CH659HW

Stroma Avenue

CH656PL

Chester Road

CH656QE

Woodsome Close

CH656RG

Deeside

CH659BU

Grindley Gardens

CH656PH

Orchard Road

CH659GZ

Stanney Woods Avenue

CH656TQ

Deeside

CH662NZ

Chester Road

CH656RH

Eskdale

CH659BD

Chester Road

CH656SD

Chester Road

CH659LU

Sark Avenue

CH659ER

Stanney Lane

CH656TA

Silverne Drive

CH656SE

Chester Road

CH659DG

Ambleside Road

CH659HR

Barry Close

CH659JQ

Hilbre Drive

CH659HT

Shetland Drive

CH656PZ

Woodside

CH656RF

Ribblesdale

CH659BA

Dawn Gardens

CH659JG

Skye Close

CH656RB

Tynesdale

CH659BR

Grasmere Road

CH656RJ

Wyedale

CH656QD

Woodsome Drive

CH656PB

Fern Road

CH656RP

Trentdale

CH656PP

Woodland Road

CH656PW

Woodland Road

Data Sources

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