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CH65 6QB

Woodsome Drive

Whitby Groves

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Detailed insights for CH65 6QB

Overview

Postcode CH65 6QB is located in an urban city, within the Whitby Groves ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitby & Stanney Woods area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitby & Stanney Woods is £57,089 per year. The nearest station is Ellesmere Port, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elm Grove Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Whitby & Stanney Woods has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whitby & Stanney Woods has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whitby & Stanney Woods is £57,089 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from CH65 6QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitby & Stanney Woods near CH65 6QB 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 CH65 6QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miElm Grove ParkSmallWalking directions to Elm Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
2,063.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.07(-33%)
Public order
7.66(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-69%)
Vehicle crime
2.79(-53%)
Drugs
1.39(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
94.33%
Other White
12
4%
Irish
5
1.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
28.85%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
18.97%
No qualifications
37
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
56.35%
Owns with a mortgage
48
38.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Whitby Groves

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £260K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Whitby Groves area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitby Groves over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£337,000£278
Semi-Detached31£235,000£268
Terraced5£185,000£238
Flats2£121,500£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby Groves

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Groves.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,000£165,000£150,000
2017£240,000£165,000£156,500
2018£252,998£170,000£165,000
2019£230,000£190,000£156,750
2020£245,000£195,000£172,500
2021£282,000£198,500£180,000
2022£320,000£222,000£215,000
2023£320,000£227,500£177,500
2024£300,000£230,000£222,500
2025£341,000£220,000£215,000
2026£308,250£240,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Groves.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Groves.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£174£170
2017£211£177£159
2018£219£177£172
2019£217£199£157
2020£228£199£173
2021£251£217£181
2022£257£254£244
2023£270£249£197
2024£288£246£218
2025£280£262£217
2026£232£295£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Groves.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitby Groves in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 6QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 6QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202515, Woodsome Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
21 Feb 202547, Woodsome Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£214,500
11 Jun 20254, Woodsome Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
11 May 202621, Acorn Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6UFDetachedFreehold£345,000
29 Oct 202513, Acorn Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6UFDetachedFreehold£393,000

Schools

In the CH65 6QB postcode area, located within Whitby & Stanney Woods, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 6QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Whitby High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhitby Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jimmy Shannon

Whitby Groves - 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
WardWhitby GrovesE05012245
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitby & Stanney WoodsE02003851
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 014CE01018567
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 6QB

Is CH65 6QB (Whitby & Stanney Woods) safe?

The area around CH65 6QB records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6QB?

The median sale price around CH65 6QB in Whitby & Stanney Woods is £235,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH65 6QB?

There are 12 schools close to CH65 6QB, including Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good), The Whitby High School (Good) and Whitby Heath Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH65 6QB?

CH65 6QB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 6QB (Whitby & Stanney Woods) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 6QB is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Shannon (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.