Yewdale Drive is in Whitby, Ellesmere Port and in Cheshire West And Chester district. CH66 2UP is located in the Strawberry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yewdale Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH66 2PF, CH66 2PQ, CH66 2UW, CH66 2UQ, CH66 2PP, CH66 2PL, CH66 2YU, CH66 2PN, CH66 2UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH66 2UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 23.9% | 26.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 58.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 23.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yewdale Drive was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Strawberry average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yewdale Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Strawberry and the 217th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Yewdale Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-31 | £325,614 |
| 33 Yewdale Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-07 | £400,354 |
| 12 Yewdale Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-30 | £205,785 |
| 29 Yewdale Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-01-21 | £486,120 |
| 4 Yewdale Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-11-22 | £404,651 |
CH66 2UP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH66 2UP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Eddisbury Road , Whitby CH66 2JT | 2out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Community Primary School Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Deeside , Whitby CH65 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Capenhurst Lane , CH65 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 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 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU | 2out of 4 | 562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA | 1out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Grace School of Christian Education Church Lane , Backford CH2 4BE | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus bar and kitchen | 1A Woodland Road, Whitby | 713 yd | |
| The Table | The Cupboard Network, United Reformed Church Chester Road, Whitby | 1,002 yd | |
| Old Wirral Hundred | The Old Wirral Hundred Capenhurst Lane, Great Sutton | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Groves Sports and Social | Burmah Sports And Social Club Chester Road, Little Sutton | 567 yd | |
| The Woodlands Hotel | Woodlands Hotel Chester Road, Whitby | 673 yd | |
| The Straw Hat | The Straw Hat Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| zhong jiang | 3 Woodland Road, Whitby | 771 yd | |
| Costas Greek Kebabs | 10 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton | 838 yd | |
| Hope Farm Fish Bar | 7 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 1 Hope Farm Precinct, Great Sutton | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitby High School SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Groves Sports And Social Club STRAWBERRY DRIVE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Woodlands Primary School EDDISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Whitby Sports And Social Club DUNKIRK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor bowls, squash courts | 543 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.