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CH65 9HU

Alderney Close

Whitby Groves

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Detailed insights for CH65 9HU

Overview

Postcode CH65 9HU 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Whitby & Stanney Woods has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,698 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whitby & Stanney Woods has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 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 0 ft away from CH65 9HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitby & Stanney Woods near CH65 9HU 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
3,587 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.81(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-55%)
Public order
2.01(-80%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.67(-96%)
Vehicle crime
0.67(-89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
91.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.68%
Other White
5
1.68%
Bangladeshi
3
1.01%
Pakistani
3
1.01%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
41.13%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.82%
No qualifications
17
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
56.56%
Owns outright
29
23.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.21%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 9HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH65 9HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202611, Shetland Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
12 Dec 202518, Shetland Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HTDetachedFreehold£280,000
19 May 202531, Shetland Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
19 Dec 202521, Hilbre Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
26 Sept 202535, Hilbre Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9JQTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the CH65 9HU postcode area, located within Whitby & Stanney Woods, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH65 9HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Oaks Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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 9HU, 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 014DE01018568
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH65 9HU

Is CH65 9HU (Whitby & Stanney Woods) safe?

The area around CH65 9HU records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 9HU?

The median sale price around CH65 9HU 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 9HU?

There are 7 schools close to CH65 9HU, including The Oaks Community Primary School (Good), Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH65 9HU?

CH65 9HU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,698 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH65 9HU (Whitby & Stanney Woods) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH65 9HU 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.