Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

WELLSWOOD ROAD, CH66 1JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLSWOOD ROAD, CH66 1JX.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CH66 1JX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CH66 1JX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 65.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CH66 1JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellswood Road, 0.2km from Overpool in Ellesmere Port. Administratively it sits within Netherpool ward and the Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 65.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CH66 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00188939 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CH66 1JX. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

7 sales · Mean £ 149,552

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CH66 1JX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Public order22
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson9
Bicycle theft5

school Local Schools

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Rivacre Valley Primary School

Good306 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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The Acorns Primary and Nursery School

Good0.9 km
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Rossmore School

Good179 pupils1.0 km
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Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Brookside Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km
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Sutton Green Primary School

Good262 pupils1.5 km
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Westminster Community Primary School

Requires Improvement1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Boulder Hut Ltd0.7 km
  • Charming Thai Kitchen0.2 km
  • Bridge Wellness Gardens Cafe0.9 km
  • Undaal0.3 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Rossmore Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • NEWS & BOOZE OVERPOOL LTD0.2 km
  • Ebor Foodmarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Flower0.2 km
  • Chen's Oriental Supper Bar0.3 km
  • Glyco Chinese and English Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sandwich Express (Cheshire) Ltd0.3 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Rossmore Supermarket0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Overpool0.4 km
  • Little Sutton1.2 km
  • Ellesmere Port2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rivacre Road0.1 km
  • Hillside Drive0.1 km
  • Forest Road0.2 km
  • Forest Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery Gates0.2 km