Postcode report
Is CH66 2EL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CH66 2EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CH66 2EL is a postcode in Sutton Villages, Cheshire West and Chester, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CH66 2EL, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CH66 2EL are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CH66 2EL is based on Cheshire West and Chester 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,804 residents, 2,473 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 90% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CH66 2EL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CH66 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £310k from 120 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CH66 2EL can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CH66 2EL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CH66 2EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CH66 2EL
Is CH66 2EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CH66 2EL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CH66 2EL?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CH66 2EL?
LocaleIQ matched CH66 2EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CH66 2EL?
The latest median sold price is £310k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CH66 2EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.