Postcode insights

CH2 4PN

Glebecroft Avenue

Gowy Rural

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Detailed insights for CH2 4PN

Overview

Postcode CH2 4PN 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 Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year. The nearest station is Ince and Elton (Cheshire), about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from CH2 4PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow near CH2 4PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince and Elton (Cheshire) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH2 4PN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ince and Elton (Cheshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince and Elton (Cheshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
8,424.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.88(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-59%)
Other theft
2.47(-63%)
Public order
1.65(-84%)
Burglary
0.82(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
96.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.31%
African
2
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.87%
Chinese
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
30.94%
Level 3 (A level)
43
23.76%
No qualifications
30
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
43.96%
Owns with a mortgage
39
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.3%
Social rents from council
2
2.2%
Total households: 91

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202520, School Lane, Chester, CH2 4LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
03 Jun 202516, Farmdale Drive, Chester, CH2 4PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
12 Feb 202615, Parkland Drive, Chester, CH2 4PGDetachedFreehold£235,000
03 Oct 202523, Parkland Drive, Chester, CH2 4PGDetachedFreehold£200,000
05 Mar 202547, Parkland Drive, Chester, CH2 4PGDetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CH2 4PN postcode area, located within Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 4PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryElton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 4PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH2 4PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparInce Lane, Elton, CH2 4QBWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miElton Convenience StoreInce Lane, Chester, CH2 4QBWalking directions to Elton Convenience Store

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 4PN, 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
ParishEltonE04011096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great BarrowE02003794
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 022BE01018336
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 4PN

Is CH2 4PN (Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow) safe?

The area around CH2 4PN records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CH2 4PN?

The median sale price around CH2 4PN in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH2 4PN?

There is 1 school close to CH2 4PN, including Elton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH2 4PN?

The closest station to CH2 4PN is Ince and Elton (Cheshire), about 540 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH2 4PN?

CH2 4PN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH2 4PN (Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering CH2 4PN 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.