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CH65 7BP

Browning Drive

Whitby Park

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Overview

Postcode CH65 7BP is located in an urban city, within the Whitby Park ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road is £42,718 per year. The nearest station is Overpool, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road is £42,718 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH65 7BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road near CH65 7BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Overpool located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH65 7BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,696.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.54(+30%)
Public order
15.06(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-67%)
Other theft
5.02(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
92.03%
Other
8
2.66%
Other White
7
2.33%
Roma
3
1%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
14.58%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.39%
Social rents from council
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.7%
Other social rented
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Whitby Park

Median price£226,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £271K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Whitby Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,705 up to £475,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£261
Semi-Detached33£225,000£242
Terraced15£175,000£192
Flats1£173,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£155,998£100,000
2017£234,000£160,000£112,500
2018£225,000£168,000£120,000
2019£200,000£170,000£118,000
2020£227,000£171,000£115,000
2021£248,750£190,000£132,500
2022£286,000£218,000£167,000
2023£307,500£208,000£145,000
2024£349,995£220,000£157,500
2025£310,000£235,000£170,000
2026£310,000£214,400£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£153£113
2017£203£165£139
2018£203£173£138
2019£204£178£129
2020£210£187£129
2021£213£191£167
2022£257£235£180
2023£276£221£178
2024£295£225£185
2025£264£241£181
2026£245£257£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 7BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 7BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2025121, Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2JBTerracedFreehold£158,000
01 Sept 2025228, Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2JGTerracedFreehold£161,500
17 Oct 202523, Shaw Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2QESemi-DetachedFreehold£194,995
29 Jul 202513, Caxton Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2QSTerracedFreehold£93,000
31 Oct 202544, Cholmondeley Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BJTerracedFreehold£184,000

Schools

In the CH65 7BP postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 7BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Bridge Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH65 7BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH65 7BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron FoodsOverpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2RFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTesco ExpressThelwall Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 3JTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisonsChester Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RXWalking directions to Morrisons

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 7BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John William Roach

Whitby Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Green 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 ParkE05012246
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ellesmere Port Pooltown RoadE02003848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 010CE01018539
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 7BP

Is CH65 7BP (Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road) safe?

The area around CH65 7BP records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH65 7BP?

The median sale price around CH65 7BP in Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road is £226,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH65 7BP?

There are 17 schools close to CH65 7BP, including Brookside Primary School (Good), The Bridge Short Stay School (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH65 7BP?

The closest station to CH65 7BP is Overpool, about 1,085 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH65 7BP?

CH65 7BP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 7BP (Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 7BP is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John William Roach (Green 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.