Postcode insights

CH66 1LY

Seymour Drive

Central & Grange

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Detailed insights for CH66 1LY

Overview

Postcode CH66 1LY 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 Little Sutton North & Overpool area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 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 Little Sutton North & Overpool is £43,356 per year. The nearest station is Overpool, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Little Sutton North & Overpool has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Little Sutton North & Overpool has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.7%

Approximately 14.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Little Sutton North & Overpool is £43,356 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from CH66 1LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Sutton North & Overpool near CH66 1LY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH66 1LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool
0.5 mi

Little Sutton

N/A

Walking directions to Little Sutton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
2,401.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.88(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.08(-66%)
Public order
5.32(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-49%)
Other crime
0.76(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
97.11%
Arab
4
1.29%
Other White
3
0.96%
Indian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
34.88%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.4%
Social rents from council
12
9.3%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 1LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 1LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025118, Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
24 Feb 202510, Ferguson Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1NBTerracedFreehold£145,000
28 Feb 202592, Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LXTerracedFreehold£138,000
13 Mar 20253, Plantation Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
26 Feb 2025194, Parklands, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3QETerracedFreehold£111,000

Schools

In the CH66 1LY postcode area, located within Little Sutton North & Overpool, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH66 1LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRivacre Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRossmore SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH66 1LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH66 1LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodOverpool Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 1JNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressWindways, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 1JGWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 CH66 1LY, 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)Little Sutton North & OverpoolE02003843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 005BE01018547
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH66 1LY

Is CH66 1LY (Little Sutton North & Overpool) safe?

The area around CH66 1LY 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CH66 1LY?

The median sale price around CH66 1LY in Little Sutton North & Overpool is £157,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH66 1LY?

There are 8 schools close to CH66 1LY, including St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good), Rivacre Valley Primary School (Good) and Rossmore School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH66 1LY?

The closest station to CH66 1LY is Overpool, about 443 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH66 1LY?

CH66 1LY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH66 1LY (Little Sutton North & Overpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH66 1LY 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.