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CH66 2PX

Birch Grove

Whitby Groves

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Detailed insights for CH66 2PX

Overview

Postcode CH66 2PX 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 Ellesmere Port South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ellesmere Port South is £53,369 per year. The nearest station is Capenhurst, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Elm Grove Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Ellesmere Port South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ellesmere Port South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 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 0.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ellesmere Port South is £53,369 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from CH66 2PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port South near CH66 2PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Capenhurst located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH66 2PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miElm Grove ParkSmallWalking directions to Elm Grove Park
0.4 miWenlock Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Wenlock Lane Play Area

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
5,329.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.98(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.74(-79%)
Drugs
2.5(-36%)
Public order
2.5(-75%)
Vehicle crime
2.5(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
93.99%
Other White
9
2.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.9%
Irish
2
0.63%
Arab
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.61%
No qualifications
40
14.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.29%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20265, Birch Grove, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
29 May 202539, Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
01 May 20251, Sycamore Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PWTerracedFreehold£220,000
15 Jul 202560, Elm Grove, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,500
28 Mar 202523, Elm Grove, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the CH66 2PX postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH66 2PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Whitby High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

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 CH66 2PX, 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)Ellesmere Port SouthE02003852
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 016AE01018526
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH66 2PX

Is CH66 2PX (Ellesmere Port South) safe?

The area around CH66 2PX records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 CH66 2PX?

The median sale price around CH66 2PX in Ellesmere Port South is £235,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH66 2PX?

There are 12 schools close to CH66 2PX, including The Whitby High School (Good), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH66 2PX?

CH66 2PX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,858 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH66 2PX (Ellesmere Port South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough covering CH66 2PX 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.