Pooltown Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH65 7BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.2%	33.5%	4.3%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.8%	43.5%	0.7%	44.2%	-0.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.3%	10.9%	0.6%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	16%	10.9%	-5.1%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.6%	43.6%	4.0%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	28.8%	30.5%	1.7%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	24.7%	12.1%	-12.6%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	5.6%	9.1%	3.5%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	4.7%	3.3%	1.2%	3.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.3%	18.6%	-14.7%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	10.9%	-3.1%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	17.4%	4.2%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.9%	0.4%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	19%	4.6%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	23.5%	7.0%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	4.1%	5.7%	1.6%	2.8%	2.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	96%	0.5%	81.4%	14.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.5%	93.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	0.7%	3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.4%
2-5 Years	3.8%	0.3%	-3.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	62.2%	46.2%	16.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Pooltown Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pooltown Road was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.7% lower than the Central & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Pooltown Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange and the 60th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CH65 7BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pooltown Road are based on 86 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ellesmere Port And Neston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pooltown Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH65 7BX

Average Price
£182,847

Semi-Detached
£192,745

Terraced
£168,000

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pooltown Road

Average Price
£235,719

Semi-Detached
£240,484

Terraced
£184,587

Detached
£301,721

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pooltown Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
98 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-05-30	£204,423
120 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building	£191,000	2025-05-13	£200,230
134 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building	£177,000	2023-07-31	£192,778
102 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-07-21	£201,491
106 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£196,500	2023-02-08	£210,536

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH65 7BX

Employment

CH65 7BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Education	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookside Primary School Rostherne Avenue , Great Sutton CH66 2EE	3out of 4	577 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Pooltown Road , CH65 7ED	3out of 4	601 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Capenhurst Lane , CH65 7AQ	3out of 4	690 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Seacombe Drive , Great Sutton CH66 2BD	3out of 4	974 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Stockton Community Primary School Heathfield Road , CH65 8DH	3out of 4	1,037 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	1out of 4	698 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	1out of 4	769 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU	2out of 4	1,598 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP	3out of 4	547 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	4out of 4	830 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA	3out of 4	1,540 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE	- not rated	4,697 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Reggie's Bistro	15 Sutton Way, Great Sutton	368 yd
The Coppermine Creamery	14 Chester Road, Whitby	500 yd
Eastern Delight	5 - 7 Chester Road, Whitby	561 yd
The Lunchbox Cafe & Takeaway	The Arcade Regent Street	688 yd
Rainbird Cafe	6 Thelwall Road, Great Sutton	689 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sir Robert	Sir Robert Hotel Overpool Road, Great Sutton	678 yd
Labour Social Club	Ellesmere Port And District Labour Social Club Flatt Lane	893 yd
The Wheatsheaf	The Wheatsheaf, 43 Overpool Road, Great Sutton	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Loxdale Kebab House	58 Loxdale Drive, Great Sutton	385 yd
Golden Chef	60 Loxdale Drive, Great Sutton	385 yd
Venue Fish Bar	31 Chester Road, Whitby	531 yd
JDS Sandwich Bar	21 Chester Road, Whitby	533 yd
Simons Kitchen	233 Whitby Road	573 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Supermarkets	Safeway Stores Plc Chester Road, Whitby		644 yd
Tesco	Sutton Way Hotel Sutton Way, Great Sutton		733 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Luton Road LUTON ROAD	grass pitches	478 yd
The Bridge At Appleton APPLETON DRIVE	grass pitches	529 yd
Ellesmere Port Hub (Closed) Whitby Road	grass pitches	596 yd
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School CAPENHURST LANE	grass pitches	602 yd
Brookside Primary School ROSTHERNE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	648 yd
The Ellesmere Port C Of E College WHITBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	680 yd
West Cheshire College (Ellesmere Port Campus) REGENT STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	700 yd
Festival Park FESTIVAL ROAD	grass pitches	794 yd
Seacombe Drive Recreation Ground SEACOMBE DRIVE	grass pitches	894 yd
Whitby Park THAMESDALE	grass pitches, tennis courts	926 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.