Postcode insights

CH66 1SU

Himalayan Birch Close

Central & Grange

Interactive map showing CH66 1SU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CH66 1SU

Overview

Postcode CH66 1SU 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Little Sutton North & Overpool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Little Sutton North & Overpool has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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 317 ft away from CH66 1SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Sutton North & Overpool near CH66 1SU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH66 1SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool
0.7 mi

Little Sutton

N/A

Walking directions to Little Sutton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
6,730.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.67(-12%)
Shoplifting
18.58(+221%)
Public order
9.61(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-36%)
Bicycle theft
3.84(+341%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
363
94.53%
Roma
6
1.56%
Other
5
1.3%
Other Asian
3
0.78%
Other White
3
0.78%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.3%
No qualifications
60
18.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.46%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
32.96%
Owns with a mortgage
51
28.49%
Owns outright
41
22.91%
Other social rented
22
12.29%
Social rents from council
3
1.68%
Total households: 179

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 1SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 1SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20251, Himalayan Birch Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1SUOtherFreehold£30,000
29 Apr 202518, Crossley Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Apr 20259, Crossley Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
27 Feb 202640, Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
22 Jan 20264, Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LUDetachedFreehold£112,500

Schools

In the CH66 1SU postcode area, located within Little Sutton North & Overpool, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH66 1SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRivacre Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Acorns Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH66 1SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH66 1SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodOverpool Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 1JNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1SU, 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 005AE01018546
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH66 1SU

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

The area around CH66 1SU records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1SU?

The median sale price around CH66 1SU 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 1SU?

There are 12 schools close to CH66 1SU, including Rivacre Valley Primary School (Good), The Acorns Primary and Nursery School and St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH66 1SU?

The closest station to CH66 1SU is Overpool, about 166 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH66 1SU?

CH66 1SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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