Postcode insights

CH65 5DX

Denbigh Court

Wolverham

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Detailed insights for CH65 5DX

Overview

Postcode CH65 5DX 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whitby Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from CH65 5DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wolverham & Stanlow near CH65 5DX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH65 5DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Ellesmere Port

N/A

Walking directions to Ellesmere Port

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH65 5DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitby ParkLargeWalking directions to Whitby Park
0.3 miBunbury GreenMediumWalking directions to Bunbury Green

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
9,430.4 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
266
89.26%
Other White
19
6.38%
African
6
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Irish
2
0.67%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
31.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
15.25%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
45.19%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Owns outright
17
12.59%
Other social rented
13
9.63%
Total households: 135

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 5DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 5DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202627, Denbigh Court, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5DXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£20,475
17 Feb 20252, Balmoral Gardens, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5DUDetachedFreehold£222,500
06 Jun 202543, Conway Court, Ellesmere Port, CH65 5DZTerracedFreehold£162,000
06 Jun 2025177, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9ANDetachedFreehold£235,000
01 May 2026156, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the CH65 5DX postcode area, located within Wolverham & Stanlow, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 5DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Oaks Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWolverham Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH65 5DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH65 5DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSutha's Food And WineStanney Lane, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 9AJWalking directions to Sutha's Food And Wine

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 5DX, 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
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverham & StanlowE02003849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 011CE01018551
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 5DX

Is CH65 5DX (Wolverham & Stanlow) safe?

The area around CH65 5DX 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 CH65 5DX?

The median sale price around CH65 5DX 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 CH65 5DX?

There are 12 schools close to CH65 5DX, including St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), The Oaks Community Primary School (Good) and Wolverham Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH65 5DX?

The closest station to CH65 5DX is Ellesmere Port, about 1,415 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH65 5DX?

CH65 5DX 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 CH65 5DX (Wolverham & Stanlow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 5DX 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.