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CH66

ELLESMERE PORT

Cheshire, North West, England

CH66 is the postcode district for ELLESMERE PORT, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £243,428
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 41% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£243,428

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

48.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in CH66

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CH66 is £243,428, which is 22% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in CH66 cost 15.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CH66 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £350,408 497
Semi-detached £212,388 706
Terraced £171,253 347
Flat £118,913 71
All types £243,428 1647

5-Year Price History

£240K £242K £245K £247K £250K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CH66

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 48.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CH66 has a crime rate well 41% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CH66

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CH66 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Sutton Green Primary School Primary Good mi
Rossmore School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
The Whitby High School Secondary Good mi
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

371,652

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CH66 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CH66 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CH66 — ELLESMERE PORT

Area Summary

CH66 (ELLESMERE PORT) offers affordable property prices (£243,428, 15% below national average), low crime (41% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CH66?
The average house price in CH66 (ELLESMERE PORT) is £243,428, based on 1647 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.
Is CH66 a safe area to live?
Crime in CH66 is significantly below the national average (48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CH66?
There are 13 schools in or near CH66. 62% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in CH66?
Council tax in CH66 is collected by Chester Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in CH66?
The average broadband download speed in CH66 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CH66 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in CH66 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 371,652.