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CH34 9SS

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Central & Grange

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Detailed insights for CH34 9SS

Overview

Postcode CH34 9SS is located in an urban city, within the Central & Grange 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 151 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Whitby Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,469 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 151 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.5%

Approximately 54.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from CH34 9SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverham & Stanlow near CH34 9SS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH34 9SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ellesmere Port

N/A

Walking directions to Ellesmere Port
1 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH34 9SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitby ParkLargeWalking directions to Whitby Park

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
3,085.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.19(+72%)
Shoplifting
50.33(+771%)
Public order
37.93(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.88(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.13(+46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
84.39%
Other White
43
9.73%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.13%
Other
5
1.13%
Other Asian
3
0.68%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
19.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
62
18.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
16.82%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
28.09%
Other social rented
47
26.4%
Owns with a mortgage
40
22.47%
Owns outright
25
14.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.62%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Central & Grange

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £188K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Central & Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,300 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central & Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£285,000£277
Semi-Detached39£169,000£198
Terraced42£130,000£164
Flats10£100,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central & Grange

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & Grange.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£72,500£114,995£85,250
2017£192,995£84,000£115,000£83,000
2018£198,995£84,500£157,995£106,998
2019£204,995£85,500£145,000£130,998
2020£187,498£77,250£135,500£126,500
2021£225,500£85,000£155,000£99,500
2022£241,500£88,500£157,550£132,500
2023£245,000£90,500£165,000£125,000
2024£286,500£105,000£170,125£120,000
2025£285,000£100,000£165,000£132,500
2026£300,000£90,000£178,750£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & Grange.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & Grange.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£82£120£108
2017£172£145£131£109
2018£192£130£171£129
2019£192£141£176£159
2020£188£117£157£139
2021£214£134£180£129
2022£224£135£186£162
2023£202£134£192£153
2024£222£149£189£162
2025£275£147£194£164
2026£282£155£216£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central & Grange.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central & Grange in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH34 9SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH34 9SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 2026104, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 May 2025102, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£204,000
28 Mar 202518, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
25 Feb 20265, Rivington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0AWOtherLeasehold£140,000
20 Feb 202634, Oldfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8DETerracedFreehold£98,000

Schools

In the CH34 9SS postcode area, located within Wolverham & Stanlow, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH34 9SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWilliam Stockton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryEllesmere Port Church of England CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH34 9SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH34 9SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar118 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6TFWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miFarmfoodsYork Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 0DBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miThe Food Warehouse56-58 The Port Arcades, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0APWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miAsdaWellington Road, Wellington Road, CH65 0BZWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miAldiGrange Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 0ARWalking directions to Aldi

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 CH34 9SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Louise Shore

Central & Grange - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert Bisset

Central & Grange - Elected 4 May 2023

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
WardCentral & GrangeE05012210
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverham & StanlowE02003849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 011AE01018521
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2015-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH34 9SS

Is CH34 9SS (Wolverham & Stanlow) safe?

The area around CH34 9SS records about 151 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 CH34 9SS?

The median sale price around CH34 9SS in Wolverham & Stanlow is £157,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH34 9SS?

There are 15 schools close to CH34 9SS, including William Stockton Community Primary School, Ellesmere Port Church of England College (Good) and Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH34 9SS?

The closest station to CH34 9SS is Ellesmere Port, about 701 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH34 9SS?

CH34 9SS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH34 9SS (Wolverham & Stanlow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH34 9SS is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Karen Louise Shore (Labour Party) and Robert Bisset (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.