CH65 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the CH65 postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£268,449

Cheshire West and Chester · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,895

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
5

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about CH65

The average home across Cheshire West and Chester is worth about £268,449 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 5.8% over the last year.

Of 14 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in CH65, band C is the most common, and 71.4% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,895 crimes around the centre of CH65 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (935).

There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of CH65 in Cheshire West and Chester, including William Stockton Community Primary School.

The district covers the Central & Grange, Eastham, Gowy Rural, Netherpool ward areas.

Energy ratings in CH65
A
0 · 0%
B
0 · 0%
C
4 · 28.6%
D
4 · 28.6%
E
2 · 14.3%
F
3 · 21.4%
G
1 · 7.1%

Sample of 14 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in CH65, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£268,449
Detached
£436,548
Semi-detached
£266,888
Terraced
£208,825
Flat
£135,026

Prices changed +5.8% over the last year in Cheshire West and Chester.

Recorded crime in CH65
Violence and sexual offences935
Public order217
Anti-social behaviour161
Criminal damage and arson119
Drugs102
Other theft100
Shoplifting78
Other crime58
Vehicle crime47

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near CH65

Primary

  • William Stockton Community Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • Wolverham Primary and Nursery SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Westminster Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Whitby Heath Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi

Secondary

  • Ellesmere Port Church of England CollegeGood · 0.2 mi
  • Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyRequires improvement · 0.7 mi
  • The Bridge Short Stay SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • The Whitby High SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
  • Archers Brook SEMH SchoolNot rated · 1.4 mi
Wards covered by CH65

Central & Grange · Eastham · Gowy Rural · Netherpool · Westminster · Whitby Groves · Whitby Park · Willaston & Thornton · Wolverham

Common questions about CH65

What is the average house price in CH65?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Cheshire West and Chester at £268,449 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in CH65?

Detached £436,548, semi-detached £266,888, terraced £208,825, flats £135,026, based on the UK House Price Index for Cheshire West and Chester.

Is CH65 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,895 crimes near the centre of CH65 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 935 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in CH65 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 14 certificates from CH65, with 71.4% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near CH65?

5 schools within a mile of the CH65 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Ellesmere Port Church of England College. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this CH65 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.