Old Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3NZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CH66 3NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	52%	48.5%	-3.5%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	48%	51.5%	3.5%	49.0%	2.5%

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	30.8%	33.2%	2.4%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	28.1%	32.2%	4.1%	44.2%	-12.0%
Separated	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10.9%	12.6%	1.7%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	27.1%	20.1%	-7.0%	6.1%	14.0%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.5%	31.4%	2.9%	48.4%	-17.0%
Good health	36.6%	30.1%	-6.5%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	28%	24%	-4.0%	12.7%	11.3%
Bad health	5.7%	13.5%	7.8%	4.0%	9.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 3NZ this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.7%	28.3%	-12.4%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	11.1%	-5.6%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	13.1%	-0.9%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	8.1%	5.8%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	13.6%	5.5%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	21.2%	8.5%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	5.4%	4.5%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

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	98%	96.1%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.6%	3.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	27.9%	13.5%	14.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Old Chester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Chester Road was 206.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% higher than the Central & Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Chester Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Central & Grange and the 61st highest crime rate of 1,160 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CH66 3NZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Old Chester Road are based on 18 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 Old Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3NZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CH66 3NZ

Average Price
£122,417

Semi-Detached
£146,056

Terraced
£117,608

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£118,012

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Chester Road

Average Price
£258,692

Semi-Detached
£300,668

Terraced
£165,042

Detached
£334,362

Flats/Maisonettes
£89,306

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Chester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Old Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-02-28	£151,268
45 Old Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Other, an established residential building	£95,000	2019-01-14	£118,366
21 Old Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West And Chester Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2011-05-27	£193,175
21 Old Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2005-09-29	£182,306
37 Old Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building	£52,000	2004-02-25	£113,176

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CH66 3NZ

Employment

CH66 3NZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CH66 3NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	12
Part-Time Employee	12
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	7
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookside County Infant School Bebington Road , Great Sutton CH66 4RU	- not rated	433 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Parklands , Little Sutton CH66 3RL	3out of 4	475 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parklands County Junior School Little Sutton , CH66 3RL	- not rated	475 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parklands Community Primary School Little Sutton , CH66 3RL	- not rated	475 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parklands County Infant School Little Sutton , CH66 3RL	- not rated	475 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts Woodchurch Lane , CH66 3NG	- not rated	1,026 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	2out of 4	1,782 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	- not rated	1,791 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	3out of 4	2,142 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Chester CE Academy 164 Whitby Road , CH65 6EA	- not rated	2,195 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,075 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	1,365 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Short Stay School Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP	3out of 4	1,533 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hinderton School Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ	4out of 4	1,716 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowthorns Day/Residential Special School -Autism and Asperger's School Lane , Childer Thornton CH66 5PL	- not rated	2,845 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lyndale School Lyndale Avenue , Eastham CH62 8DE	- not rated	5,119 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridge Wellness Gardens Cafe	Bridge Community Farms Cic Mill Lane, Great Sutton	655 yd
Rainbird Cafe	6 Thelwall Road, Great Sutton	803 yd
Chatwins	444 - 446 Chester Road, Little Sutton	974 yd
Meaney's	383 Chester Road, Little Sutton	992 yd
Kitchen Ninety3	424 Chester Road, Little Sutton	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Swan Inn	White Swan Old Chester Road, Great Sutton	52 yd
The Bulls Head	The Bull Old Chester Road, Great Sutton	163 yd
Royal British Legion	Royal British Legion Club, 443 Chester Road, Little Sutton	647 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
GREAT FRYS	70 Old Chester Road, Great Sutton	131 yd
Chius Oriental Supper Bar	2 Whetstone Hey, Great Sutton	200 yd
Great Sutton Pizza & Kebab	5 Whetstone Hey, Great Sutton	236 yd
Two dragons fish bar	55 - 57 Gleneagles Road, Great Sutton	486 yd
Tony's Fish Bar	16 Thelwall Road, Great Sutton	803 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	508 Chester Road, Little Sutton		637 yd
Tesco	Sutton Way Hotel Sutton Way, Great Sutton		756 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whetstone Hey WHETSTONE HEY	grass pitches	156 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	798 yd
University Church Of England Academy (Closed) Woodchurch Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	819 yd
Brookside Primary School ROSTHERNE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	851 yd
Sutton Green Primary School ARMTHORPE DRIVE	grass pitches	880 yd
St Saviours Catholic Primary School SEACOMBE DRIVE	grass pitches	947 yd
Seacombe Drive Recreation Ground SEACOMBE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,040 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	87.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.0%

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	41.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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