Birchwood Close, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2HL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CH66 2HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	52.2%	1.1%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	48.9%	47.8%	-1.1%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of CH66 2HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.4%	32.3%	5.9%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	55.1%	-6.2%	44.2%	10.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.5%	7%	-1.5%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	65.6%	59.9%	-5.7%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	28.1%	31.9%	3.8%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	5.1%	6.1%	1.0%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around CH66 2HL this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6%	7.7%	1.7%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	10.5%	-2.5%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.7%	13.7%	-6.0%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	4.6%	2.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	20.1%	21.1%	1.0%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	41.4%	5.1%	33.8%	7.6%
Other	2.8%	1.1%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	1.5%	2.4%	0.9%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.5%	94.4%	-3.1%	81.4%	13.0%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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%	96.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	3%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Birchwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchwood Close was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Ledsham & Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birchwood Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ledsham & Manor and the 146th lowest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in CH66 2HL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Birchwood Close are based on 20 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 Birchwood Close, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2HL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH66 2HL

Average Price
£369,344

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,344

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchwood Close

Average Price
£392,504

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£392,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birchwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Birchwood Close, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£244,000	2022-01-14	£284,847
9 Birchwood Close, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-10-29	£328,330
2 Birchwood Close, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£412,500	2020-11-30	£519,572
1 Birchwood Close, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2015-08-13	£364,019
7 Birchwood Close, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building	£210,800	2014-08-06	£341,496

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH66 2HL

Employment

CH66 2HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	138
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	32
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Construction	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Financial and insurance activities	15
Administrative and support service activities	12
Information and communication	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadow County Junior School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ	- not rated	666 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Meadow County Infant School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ	- not rated	666 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadow Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ	4out of 4	742 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow Community Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ	- not rated	742 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands Junior School Eddisbury Road , Whitby CH66 2JT	- not rated	988 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU	3out of 4	1,454 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	- not rated	1,760 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	2out of 4	1,797 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Chester CE Academy 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	- not rated	2,685 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	3out of 4	2,689 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus , Off Sutton Way CH65 7BF	- not rated	2,857 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA	- not rated	699 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	4out of 4	1,512 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP	3out of 4	1,688 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE	- not rated	3,379 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crowthorns Day/Residential Special School -Autism and Asperger's School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 5PL	- not rated	4,730 yd	Other independent 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Old Wirral Hundred	The Old Wirral Hundred Capenhurst Lane, Great Sutton		163 yd
Blue Apple Catering	Urenco Uk Ltd Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst		1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Straw Hat	The Straw Hat Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton		854 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costas Greek Kebabs	10 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton		905 yd
Hope Farm Fish Bar	7 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton		905 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	1 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton		905 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Archers Brook School CHESTER ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	707 yd
Woodlands Primary School EDDISBURY ROAD	grass pitches	992 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	55.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.09 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.09 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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