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CH66 2JA

Overpool Road

Whitby Park

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Overview

Postcode CH66 2JA is located in an urban city, within the Whitby Park area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road is £42,718 per year. The median sale price in Whitby Park is £217,500 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,750 and £265,000. The nearest station is Overpool, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,620 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road is £42,718 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH66 2JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road near CH66 2JA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH66 2JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Overpool

N/A

Walking directions to Overpool

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,696.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.54(+30%)
Public order
15.06(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-67%)
Other theft
5.02(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
92.03%
Other
8
2.66%
Other White
7
2.33%
Roma
3
1%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
14.58%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.39%
Social rents from council
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.7%
Other social rented
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Whitby Park

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £265K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Whitby Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,705 up to £475,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£310,000£267
Semi-Detached36£217,500£239
Terraced10£174,500£193
Flats1£173,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitby Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£155,998£100,000
2017£234,000£160,000£112,500
2018£225,000£168,000£120,000
2019£200,000£170,000£118,000
2020£227,000£171,000£115,000
2021£248,750£190,000£132,500
2022£286,000£218,000£167,000
2023£307,500£208,000£145,000
2024£349,995£220,000£157,500
2025£310,000£232,500£170,000
2026£265,000£215,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitby Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£153£113
2017£203£165£139
2018£203£173£138
2019£204£178£129
2020£210£187£129
2021£213£191£167
2022£257£235£180
2023£276£221£178
2024£295£225£185
2025£267£241£181
2026£245£238£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitby Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitby Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202513, Caxton Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2QSTerracedFreehold£93,000
01 Sept 2025228, Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2JGTerracedFreehold£161,500
17 Jun 2026127, Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2JBTerracedFreehold£143,000
31 Oct 202544, Cholmondeley Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BJTerracedFreehold£184,000
17 Oct 202523, Shaw Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2QESemi-DetachedFreehold£194,995

Schools

In the CH66 2JA postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CH66 2JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryBrookside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Unrated
0.4 miPrimaryThe Acorns Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH66 2JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH66 2JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express1 Thelwall Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3JTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miHeron FoodsOverpool Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2RFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miMorrisonsChester Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RXWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

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 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John William Roach

Whitby Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Green 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 ParkE05012246
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ellesmere Port Pooltown RoadE02003848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 010CE01018539
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH66 2JA

Is CH66 2JA (Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road) safe?

The area around CH66 2JA records about 92 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CH66 2JA?

The median sale price around CH66 2JA in Whitby Park is £217,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH66 2JA?

There are 15 schools close to CH66 2JA, including Brookside Primary School (Good), St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy and The Acorns Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CH66 2JA?

The closest station to CH66 2JA is Overpool, about 992 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH66 2JA?

CH66 2JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH66 2JA (Ellesmere Port Pooltown Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH66 2JA is Justin Madders (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John William Roach (Green Party).