Postcode sector · Ellesmere Port

CH66 5 area guide

Who lives in CH66 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Population: 4,715 (2024)

CH66 5Postcode sector · Ellesmere Port

At a glance

What CH66 5 is like

The CH66 5 postcode sector in Cheshire West and Chester covers 42 live postcodes and is home to about 4,715 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 85.2% of households own their home, 10.9% rent privately and 2.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 58.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in CH66 5 sold for a median of £445,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CH66 5 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

9.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 12.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£445,000

Median over 7 sales in CH66 5, +27.4% on the year before.

TransportMore

5.2/ 10

Good — 2 stations within a mile, 7 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 2 rated schools in CH66 5 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£57,075

Average a year, before tax — higher than 60% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
12.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
An older population
22.4% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools in CH66 5 are 103% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.
05
Few private renters
Only 10.9% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

CH66 5 FAQs

Is CH66 5 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 12.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 5.2 out of 10 (good).

How much does a house cost in CH66 5?

The median sale price over the last year was £445,000.

Homes in CH66 5 sold for a median of £445,000 across 7 sales in the year to August 2026, +27.4% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is CH66 5 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 12.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around CH66 5, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in CH66 5?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 9.6% of residents. 85.2% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (48.8%).

Which council covers CH66 5?

CH66 5 is in Cheshire West and Chester.

CH66 5 is in Cheshire West and Chester, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CH66 5?

Connectivity scores 5.2 out of 10.

There are 7 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 5.2 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Little Sutton Rail Station, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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