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CH65 8AB

Whitby Road

Central & Grange

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Detailed insights for CH65 8AB

Overview

Postcode CH65 8AB 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 very high crime levels, with around 230.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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
230
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15%

Approximately 15.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from CH65 8AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore near CH65 8AB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH65 8AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ellesmere Port

N/A

Walking directions to Ellesmere Port

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH65 8AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestminster ParkSmallWalking directions to Westminster Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
2,578.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
131.51(+253%)
Public order
33.38(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.29(+41%)
Shoplifting
21.75(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.69(+86%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
73.86%
Other White
27
8.82%
Other Asian
19
6.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
5.23%
Chinese
6
1.96%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
23.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.95%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
106
61.27%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.56%
Other social rented
17
9.83%
Owns outright
15
8.67%
Social rents from council
9
5.2%
Total households: 173

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202663, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8ABTerracedFreehold£105,000
08 May 202638, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AETerracedFreehold£95,000
12 Nov 202534, Victoria Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BSTerracedFreehold£95,000
03 Jun 202519, Exeter Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AWTerracedFreehold£85,000
02 Mar 202636, Woodfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BRTerracedFreehold£73,000

Schools

In the CH65 8AB 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 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Stockton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryEllesmere Port Church of England CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH65 8AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH65 8AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsYork Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 0DBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miAldiGrange Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 0ARWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miThe Food Warehouse56-58 The Port Arcades, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0APWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miAsdaWellington Road, Wellington Road, CH65 0BZWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miSpar118 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6TFWalking 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 8AB, 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 007BE01018520
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 8AB

Is CH65 8AB (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) safe?

The area around CH65 8AB records about 230 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 8AB?

The median sale price around CH65 8AB 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 8AB?

There are 14 schools close to CH65 8AB, including Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School (Good), William Stockton Community Primary School and Ellesmere Port Church of England College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH65 8AB?

The closest station to CH65 8AB is Ellesmere Port, about 333 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH65 8AB?

CH65 8AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 8AB (Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 8AB 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.