Postcode insights

CH2 4HX

Stanney Mill Road

Gowy Rural

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Detailed insights for CH2 4HX

Overview

Postcode CH2 4HX is located in an urban city, within the Gowy Rural ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Wolverham & Stanlow area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverham & Stanlow is £38,633 per year. The nearest station is Ellesmere Port, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bunbury Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.7%

Approximately 49.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wolverham & Stanlow is £38,633 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from CH2 4HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverham & Stanlow near CH2 4HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ellesmere Port located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH2 4HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBunbury GreenMediumWalking directions to Bunbury Green

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
619.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
101.07(+1649%)
Violence and sexual offences
78.33(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.06(-5%)
Other theft
15.79(+139%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.79(+76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
86.34%
Other White
23
6.28%
Irish
9
2.46%
Indian
6
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.82%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
32.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
14.53%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.15%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
27.15%
Other social rented
34
22.52%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.22%
Owns outright
23
15.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.57%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Gowy Rural

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £444K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Gowy Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,040,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gowy Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£362,500£297
Semi-Detached26£227,500£251
Terraced21£210,000£256
Flats2£123,750£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gowy Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,750£59,000£155,500£115,000
2017£247,000£168,500£148,500
2018£342,000£268,750£162,500£140,000
2019£329,000£104,000£159,750£127,500
2020£319,000£100,000£178,750£166,750
2021£377,000£282,000£171,500£182,500
2022£370,000£207,000£229,000£195,000
2023£380,000£165,000£236,000£170,000
2024£377,500£172,500£235,000£169,950
2025£345,000£90,000£201,000£189,950
2026£300,000£157,500£289,000£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£93£167£161
2017£216£184£186
2018£251£255£193£192
2019£238£201£184£182
2020£252£194£197£233
2021£262£313£198£214
2022£305£193£237£242
2023£299£382£251£218
2024£289£214£252£224
2025£310£174£236£245
2026£266£305£263£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gowy Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2025Chester Harley Davidson, Stanney Mill Lane, Chester, CH2 4HYOtherFreehold£1,410,000
12 Sept 202520, Hylton Court, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HATerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the CH2 4HX postcode area, located within Wolverham & Stanlow, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 4HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryThe Oaks Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryWolverham Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 4HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH2 4HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury'sKinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HNWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH2 4HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Heatley

Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Margaret Parker

Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardGowy RuralE05012216
ParishLittle StanneyE04012982
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverham & StanlowE02003849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 011CE01018551
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 4HX

Is CH2 4HX (Wolverham & Stanlow) safe?

The area around CH2 4HX records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CH2 4HX?

The median sale price around CH2 4HX in Wolverham & Stanlow is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH2 4HX?

There are 3 schools close to CH2 4HX, including The Oaks Community Primary School (Good), St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Wolverham Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH2 4HX?

CH2 4HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH2 4HX (Wolverham & Stanlow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering CH2 4HX is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Heatley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Margaret Parker (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.