Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH66 1LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	49.8%	-3.6%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	46.6%	50.2%	3.6%	49.0%	1.2%

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	29.4%	38.9%	9.5%	37.9%	1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	40.6%	-9.8%	44.2%	-3.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.7%	10.9%	0.2%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	7.4%	7.7%	0.3%	6.1%	1.6%

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	43.7%	41.4%	-2.3%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	31.4%	37.2%	5.8%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	17%	15.3%	-1.7%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	6%	4.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	22.5%	-6.6%	18.2%	4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	12.5%	-2.8%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	15.7%	0.4%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.3%	2.5%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	21.4%	7.8%	16.9%	4.5%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	19.7%	3.0%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	6.2%	2%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	98.6%	96.9%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.1%	97.4%	0.3%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.9%	0.8%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.2%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.7%	76.7%	4.0%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	50.1%	46.2%	3.9%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Rivacre Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivacre Road was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Central & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Rivacre Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange and the 266th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CH66 1LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very 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 Rivacre Road are based on 33 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 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH66 1LQ

Average Price
£299,937

Semi-Detached
£198,687

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,687

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rivacre Road

Average Price
£317,383

Semi-Detached
£261,402

Terraced
£170,625

Detached
£382,537

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rivacre Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-03-28	£247,191
51 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2023-02-03	£183,791
69 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2018-10-29	£318,623
49 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2017-05-19	£247,500
53 Rivacre Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2015-01-16	£176,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH66 1LQ

Employment

CH66 1LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	135
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	36
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	16
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	53
Human health and social work activities	34
Manufacturing	31
Education	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Construction	15
Transport and storage	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rivacre Valley Primary School Rivacre Brow , Overpool CH66 1LE	3out of 4	42 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Rossall Grove , Little Sutton CH66 1NN	2out of 4	940 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rossmore School Red Lion Lane , Little Sutton CH66 1HF	3out of 4	1,116 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Pooltown Road , CH65 7ED	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Parklands , Little Sutton CH66 3RL	3out of 4	1,611 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	1out of 4	2,092 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	1out of 4	2,524 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU	2out of 4	3,422 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Wirral High School Plymyard Avenue , Eastham CH62 8EH	2out of 4	4,615 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	2,352 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	4out of 4	2,637 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA	3out of 4	2,951 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charming Thai Kitchen	3 Rivacre Road	410 yd
Naylor Court	Naylor Court Rossmore Road West	476 yd
Undaal	18 - 20 Overpool Road, Great Sutton	555 yd
Boulder Hut Ltd	Unit 1, Olympic Park Poole Hall Road	581 yd
Dine Contract Catering	Pioneer Point, Poole Hall Industrial Estate Poole Hall Road	645 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	The Wheatsheaf, 43 Overpool Road, Great Sutton		885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
today pizza	18 Rossmore Road West	431 yd
Golden Flower	Rossmore Fish And Chips, 2 Rossmore Road West	443 yd
Sandwich Express (Cheshire) Ltd	26 Overpool Road, Great Sutton	576 yd
The Taj Mahal	24 Overpool Road, Great Sutton	576 yd
Chen's Oriental Supper Bar	16 Overpool Road, Great Sutton	576 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Netherpool Road NAYLOR GREEN	grass pitches	505 yd
Seymour Drive ROSSMORE ROAD WEST	grass pitches	831 yd
Princes Villa Jfc UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER C OF E ACADEMY UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER C OF E ACADEMY WOODCHURCH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,041 yd
Festival Park FESTIVAL ROAD	grass pitches	1,089 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	68 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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