Postcode insights

CH65 2AY

Lime Street

Westminster

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Detailed insights for CH65 2AY

Overview

Postcode CH65 2AY is located in an urban city, within the Westminster ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore is £39,527 per year. The nearest station is Ellesmere Port, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Westminster Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore is £39,527 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from CH65 2AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore near CH65 2AY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH65 2AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ellesmere Port

N/A

Walking directions to Ellesmere Port

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH65 2AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestminster ParkSmallWalking directions to Westminster Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
1,514.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.83(+162%)
Drugs
38.49(+887%)
Public order
26.46(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.65(+21%)
Other theft
16.84(+155%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
91.15%
Other White
16
3.93%
Other Asian
6
1.47%
African
5
1.23%
Bangladeshi
3
0.74%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
119
34.8%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
22.27%
Owns outright
42
19.91%
Owns with a mortgage
37
17.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
16.59%
Social rents from council
29
13.74%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Westminster

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£159
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £187K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £159 per square foot) in Westminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£270,000£259
Terraced36£138,500£152
Semi-Detached17£130,000£128
Flats12£109,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£91,500£95,000£97,000
2017£175,000£117,500£119,000£90,000
2018£191,950£95,000£141,995£130,950
2019£204,995£93,000£154,498£124,995
2020£225,000£109,995£138,998£137,995
2021£243,523£104,750£160,000£110,000
2022£243,000£105,000£202,995£117,500
2023£293,995£120,000£170,000£169,500
2024£303,543£108,500£197,500£122,500
2025£270,000£100,000£140,000£135,000
2026£290,000£110,000£130,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£168£108£100
2017£170£183£127£101
2018£190£145£188£138
2019£200£141£172£142
2020£208£142£163£137
2021£211£169£171£127
2022£223£170£217£134
2023£244£177£208£181
2024£257£163£242£149
2025£260£151£145£152
2026£257£189£126£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 2AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 2AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20258, Nelson Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2BBTerracedFreehold£118,000
15 Apr 202615, Grafton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2BDTerracedFreehold£125,500
13 Feb 202624, Grafton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2BDTerracedFreehold£112,500
23 Jan 202622, Grafton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2BDTerracedFreehold£110,000
11 Jul 20255, Stanley Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2BQTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the CH65 2AY postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 2AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestminster Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryCambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWilliam Stockton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH65 2AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH65 2AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparJackswood Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH65 3AAWalking directions to Spar

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 CH65 2AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Valerie Denson

Westminster - 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
WardWestminsterE05012244
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ellesmere Port Town & RossmoreE02003845
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 007FE01035365
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 2AY

Is CH65 2AY (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) safe?

The area around CH65 2AY records about 223 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH65 2AY?

The median sale price around CH65 2AY in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore is £140,000 (about £159 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH65 2AY?

There are 6 schools close to CH65 2AY, including Westminster Community Primary School, Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School (Good) and William Stockton Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH65 2AY?

The closest station to CH65 2AY is Ellesmere Port, about 804 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH65 2AY?

CH65 2AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 2AY (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 2AY is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Valerie Denson (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.