CH65 0ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellesley Avenue, 0.5km from Pontoon in Ellesmere Port. Administratively it sits within Central & Grange ward and the Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CH65 0ET is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 52.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CH65 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00093454 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLESLEY AVENUE, CH65 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY AVENUE, CH65 0ET.
259
45
£ 34,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CH65 0ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CH65 0ET has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 52.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH65 0ET. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,000
6 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CH65 0ET is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Wolverham Primary and Nursery School
William Stockton Community Primary School
Ellesmere Port Church of England College
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School
Westminster Community Primary School
Whitby Heath Primary School
The Oaks Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Tommy's Cafe0.2 km
- News and Wine0.5 km
- Humpty Dumpty0.2 km
- eat more fruit0.2 km
- The Big Apple0.2 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The William Jessop0.3 km
- The Cat0.6 km
- Labour Social Club0.6 km
- Ellesmere Port Conservative Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Smashie?s Ellesmere Port0.3 km
- Yangs0.4 km
- Caprinos pizza0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Panku0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Dominik Cafe0.2 km
- Laura's Coffee0.2 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.5 km
- Daily Bread Cafe0.5 km
- Fortune Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.3 km
- Asda0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ellesmere Port0.5 km
- Overpool2.1 km
- Little Sutton3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Road Primary0.1 km
- Milton Road0.2 km
- Newnham Drive0.2 km
- Newnham Drive0.2 km
- Newnham Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CH650ET · Data under Open Government Licence