Postcode insights

CH2 4PZ

Wood Farm Close

Wolverham

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Detailed insights for CH2 4PZ

Overview

Postcode CH2 4PZ is located in an urban city, within the Wolverham 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 154.8 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 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
155
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH2 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverham & Stanlow near CH2 4PZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
1,485.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.69(+108%)
Shoplifting
49.59(+758%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.16(+90%)
Public order
23.14(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.73(+108%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
85.98%
Other White
28
7.55%
Other
5
1.35%
Irish
4
1.08%
Chinese
3
0.81%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
27.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
22.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
40.54%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.05%
Social rents from council
20
13.51%
Other social rented
11
7.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.43%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Wolverham

Median price£163,000
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £183K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Wolverham area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolverham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£235,000£270
Semi-Detached10£181,500£212
Terraced12£158,500£161
Flats8£96,000£132

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolverham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolverham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107,500£63,700£96,500£104,250
2017£141,000£77,500£131,000£101,500
2018£193,000£60,500£130,000£105,000
2019£140,000£70,000£135,000£102,000
2020£180,000£63,250£123,750£107,000
2021£225,000£64,250£136,000£123,500
2022£250,000£73,700£150,000£129,000
2023£207,500£87,500£160,000£135,000
2024£275,000£90,000£157,500£142,500
2025£235,000£96,000£172,500£162,000
2026£230,000£93,000£182,500£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolverham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolverham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£108£104£112
2017£160£126£159£109
2018£152£94£144£109
2019£165£89£169£107
2020£244£94£134£114
2021£179£90£173£132
2022£262£104£163£144
2023£195£118£176£140
2024£236£129£209£160
2025£246£128£215£162
2026£270£162£210£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolverham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wolverham in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20252, Pennant Close, Chester, CH2 4FHDetachedFreehold£405,000
01 Aug 2025T G I Friday, Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9JYOtherLeasehold£1,000
13 May 20264, Meadow View, Chester, CH2 4HNDetachedFreehold£500,000
09 Jan 202628, Bodiam Court, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HBTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Oaks Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH2 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 4PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Stockton

Wolverham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Justin Madders

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyEllesmere Port and BromboroughE14001222
WardWolverhamE05012253
ParishLittle StanneyE04012982
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverham & StanlowE02003849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 011EE01018553
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2014-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 4PZ

Is CH2 4PZ (Wolverham & Stanlow) safe?

The area around CH2 4PZ records about 155 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 4PZ?

The median sale price around CH2 4PZ in Wolverham & Stanlow is £163,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH2 4PZ?

There are 4 schools close to CH2 4PZ, including The Oaks Community Primary School (Good), St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH2 4PZ?

CH2 4PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH2 4PZ is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Stockton (Labour 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.