Postcode insights

CH66 2YZ

Wordsworth Way

Strawberry

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Detailed insights for CH66 2YZ

Overview

Postcode CH66 2YZ is located in an urban city, within the Strawberry 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 20.2 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 nearest station is Capenhurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Meadow Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Ellesmere Port South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% 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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from CH66 2YZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ellesmere Port South near CH66 2YZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH66 2YZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Capenhurst

N/A

Walking directions to Capenhurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CH66 2YZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeadow ParkSmallWalking directions to Meadow Park
0.4 miMeadow ParkSmallWalking directions to Meadow Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
4,203.3 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
262
94.24%
Chinese
6
2.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.08%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
54
22.41%
No qualifications
42
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
65.57%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Strawberry

Median price£238,750
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £278K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 (about £263 per square foot) in Strawberry area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £350,000.

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
Detached26£281,498£290
Semi-Detached29£215,000£260
Terraced3£186,000£218

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£285,500£205,000£177,000
2026£283,000£237,500£205,500
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£319£245£251
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 2YZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH66 2YZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202528, Juniper Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2YWDetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Jul 20256, Hollybush Way, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2WDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£132,500
10 Nov 20251, Crofters Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XNDetachedFreehold£350,000
29 Sept 20254, Crofters Close, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XNDetachedFreehold£320,000
20 Mar 202618, Crofters Heath, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the CH66 2YZ postcode area, located within Ellesmere Port South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH66 2YZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMeadow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableArchers Brook SEMH Residential SchoolCommunity special 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 2YZ, 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 2YZ

Is CH66 2YZ (Ellesmere Port South) safe?

The area around CH66 2YZ 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH66 2YZ?

The median sale price around CH66 2YZ in Ellesmere Port South is £238,750 (about £263 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH66 2YZ?

There are 9 schools close to CH66 2YZ, including Meadow Community Primary School (Outstanding), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Archers Brook SEMH Residential School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH66 2YZ?

The closest station to CH66 2YZ is Capenhurst, about 1,111 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH66 2YZ?

CH66 2YZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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