Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore
Cheshire West and Chester 007 · 7 sub-areas · 12,791 residents
Cheshire West and Chester 007 is a neighbourhood within Cheshire West and Chester, home to around 12,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £884 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and rents rose around 5.8% last year. With a high share of social housing and nearly a quarter of residents under 18, this is a genuinely mixed, family-oriented community.
- Best for Solo renters (79/100)
- Retirees (48/100)
Overview
What's it like to live in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £959 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore in Cheshire West and Chester
Living in Ellesmere Port Town & Rossmore
This part of Cheshire West and Chester is more affordable than many people assume when they think of the North West. Rents sit well below the UK national median for most bedroom sizes, and the median house price of around £146,000 means a deposit is achievable faster than almost anywhere in the country — around 2.2 years of saving at typical local incomes. That's a real differentiator compared to nearby Chester or the broader commuter belt.
The cost picture is genuinely competitive, but it comes with context. The area scores in the lower deciles on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, which means some pockets face real pressures — the crime rate of around 161 incidents per 1,000 residents annually is roughly twice the UK average, and only around 45% of schools within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national share of around 89%.
Who lives here? It's a younger, mixed community — nearly 30% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and almost a quarter are under 18, so families and young adults make up the bulk of the population. Tenure is spread across owner-occupiers (about 43%), private renters (28%), and social housing (around 28%) — that social rented share is noticeably higher than the national norm, which shapes the character of the neighbourhood.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 800 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk — which puts the broader rail network within reach. The commute to Manchester by public transport takes around 61 minutes, and the nearest major employment hub is accessible in about 47 minutes. Most residents drive, though: around 62% travel to work by car, with only about 5% using public transport. Broadband coverage is excellent — gigabit-capable infrastructure reaches virtually every home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cheshire West and Chester 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely affordable — around £884 a month for a 2-bed — and a deposit on a home is reachable in roughly 2.2 years at local salaries. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby. It suits buyers and renters who value affordability and community over prestige.
- What is the rent in Cheshire West and Chester 007?
- A typical one-bedroom home runs about £701 a month, a two-bedroom around £884, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,083. Rents rose about 5.8% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices — the official figures only go down to the council area.
- Is Cheshire West and Chester 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 161 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, roughly twice the UK average. The area scores in the lower deprivation deciles, which correlates with higher crime rates. That said, the risk is rarely uniform across a neighbourhood — checking postcode-level crime data for specific streets is worth doing before committing.
- What's the commute from Cheshire West and Chester 007 to Manchester?
- By public transport it's around 61 minutes to Manchester. The nearest mainline rail station is about 800 metres away — a 10-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport: around 62% commute by car, with only about 5% travelling by bus or train.
- Who lives in Cheshire West and Chester 007?
- Mostly younger residents — nearly 30% are aged 18 to 34, and almost a quarter are under 18, so families and twenty-somethings dominate. Tenure is unusually mixed: about 43% own, 28% rent privately, and a notable 28% are in social housing. Around 24% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Cheshire West and Chester 007?
- There are 94 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so choice by volume is strong. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.4 km away. Parents should check individual catchment boundaries carefully before assuming a nearby school is accessible.
- How affordable is buying a home in Cheshire West and Chester 007?
- Very affordable by most UK standards. The median house price is around £146,000, and at typical local salaries you can save a deposit in roughly 2.2 years — one of the faster timescales in England. Renting is more stretched: rent-to-take-home sits at around 47%, so buyers who can get on the ladder will find the numbers work better.