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.
WELLSWOOD ROAD, CH66 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLSWOOD ROAD, CH66 1JX.
427
41
£ 37,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rivacre Valley Primary School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Rossmore School
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Brookside Primary School
Sutton Green Primary School
Westminster Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Rossmore Supermarket0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CH661JX · Data under Open Government Licence