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CH66 2XA

Blackthorne Avenue

Strawberry

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Detailed insights for CH66 2XA

Overview

Postcode CH66 2XA is located in an urban city, within the Strawberry area 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 20.2 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 median sale price in Strawberry is £235,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,500 and £269,000. The nearest station is Capenhurst, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elm Grove Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Ellesmere Port South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,048 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ellesmere Port South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 290 ft away from CH66 2XA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port South near CH66 2XA 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 2XA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miElm Grove ParkSmallWalking directions to Elm Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
5,555.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.57(-72%)
Public order
4.6(-55%)
Other theft
2.3(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.3(-87%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.92(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
90%
Other White
17
6.8%
Other
3
1.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.8%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
34.91%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.51%
No qualifications
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Strawberry

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £202K – £269K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Strawberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strawberry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£283,000£290
Semi-Detached39£222,500£267
Terraced3£186,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strawberry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strawberry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,475£147,250£132,000
2017£218,000£159,000£135,000
2018£220,000£160,000£135,500
2019£280,000£167,250£124,950
2020£265,000£161,000£141,250
2021£276,000£180,000£170,000
2022£315,000£190,000£180,000
2023£297,500£208,500£159,000
2024£307,500£207,500£226,000
2025£285,000£207,500£177,000
2026£283,000£232,250£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strawberry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strawberry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£190£201
2017£236£185£190
2018£230£197£188
2019£214£194£201
2020£244£199£221
2021£260£217£217
2022£302£241£247
2023£302£238£290
2024£288£248£250
2025£293£258£213
2026£320£273£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strawberry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strawberry in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2026107, Blackthorne Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XADetachedFreehold£320,000
13 Oct 202562, Blackthorne Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
15 Aug 202583, Blackthorne Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£194,500
23 May 2025101, Blackthorne Avenue, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
12 Sept 202539, Heathfield Court, Fir Tree Grove, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2QTFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the CH66 2XA postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port South, there are 4 primary and 1 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 2XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryThe Whitby High SchoolFoundation school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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

Local councillors

Kris Fisher

Strawberry - Elected 2 Oct 2025

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
WardStrawberryE05012237
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 016CE01018554
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CH66 2XA

Is CH66 2XA (Ellesmere Port South) safe?

The area around CH66 2XA records about 20 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near CH66 2XA?

The median sale price around CH66 2XA in Strawberry is £235,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH66 2XA?

There are 5 schools close to CH66 2XA, including The Whitby High School (Requires improvement), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CH66 2XA?

CH66 2XA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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