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CH65 7EX

Kensington Road

Central & Grange

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Detailed insights for CH65 7EX

Overview

Postcode CH65 7EX 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 Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH65 7EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore near CH65 7EX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH65 7EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ellesmere Port

N/A

Walking directions to Ellesmere Port
0.7 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
3,547.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.68(+52%)
Public order
7.86(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-38%)
Other theft
5.05(-23%)
Other crime
2.81(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
89.63%
Other White
23
7.69%
African
2
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
27.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
20.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
35.07%
Social rents from council
34
25.37%
Owns outright
27
20.15%
Other social rented
14
10.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.46%
Total households: 134

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 7EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 7EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202525, Kensington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
01 Dec 202514, College Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8APTerracedLeasehold£105,000
04 Sept 202510, College Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8APTerracedFreehold£225,000
14 Nov 202519, Princeton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
07 Nov 202520, Princeton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AHDetachedFreehold£248,000

Schools

In the CH65 7EX postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 7EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryEllesmere Port Church of England CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Stockton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Acorns Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH65 7EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH65 7EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar118 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6TFWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisonsChester Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFarmfoodsYork Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 0DBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miThe Food Warehouse56-58 The Port Arcades, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0APWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 7EX, 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)Ellesmere Port Town & RossmoreE02003845
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 007CE01018525
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2017-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 7EX

Is CH65 7EX (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) safe?

The area around CH65 7EX records about 86 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH65 7EX?

The median sale price around CH65 7EX in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore is £157,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH65 7EX?

There are 14 schools close to CH65 7EX, including Ellesmere Port Church of England College (Good), William Stockton Community Primary School and The Acorns Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH65 7EX?

The closest station to CH65 7EX is Ellesmere Port, about 1,037 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH65 7EX?

CH65 7EX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 7EX (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 7EX 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.