Bedford Avenue, Whitby, Ellesmere Port
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH65 6PJ.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Bedford Avenue, Whitby, Ellesmere Port have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Nov 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £176,688. Average sale prices rose from £144,000 in 2016 to £189,300 in 2023 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Bedford Avenue range from £120,000 to £230,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Bedford Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Bedford Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CH65 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £176,688 | 24 Nov 2023 |
Sold prices on Bedford Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 24 Nov 2023 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 24 Nov 2023 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 12 May 2023 | £182,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 31 Mar 2023 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 17 Jan 2023 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 29 Apr 2022 | £172,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 1 Apr 2021 | £174,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 28 Oct 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 11 Sep 2020 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 4 Jul 2018 | £169,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 26 May 2017 | £131,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 2 Mar 2017 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 15 Jul 2016 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Bedford Avenue CH65 6PJ | 24 Mar 2016 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Bedford Avenue | £170,000 (Mar 2023) → £230,000 (Nov 2023) | +35% over under a year |
| 4, Bedford Avenue | £180,000 (Sep 2020) → £210,000 (Oct 2020) | +17% over under a year |
| 8, Bedford Avenue | £131,000 (May 2017) → £169,250 (Jul 2018) | +29% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Bedford Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitby High School 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Whitby Heath Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 533 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy 950 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hinderton School 62 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 290 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Bridge Short Stay School 59 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 7–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Ellesmere Port station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Capenhurst station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Overpool station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shops (by, Woodland Road) 1 min walk
- Clare Drive (cnr, Woodland Road) 1 min walk
- Fairfield Avenue (cnr, Chester Road) 2 min walk
- Fairfield Avenue (opp, Chester Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whitby Health Partnership
114 Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port · 0.2 mi - Hope Farm Medical Centre
Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port · 0.6 mi - Old Hall Surgery
24-26 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port · 0.8 mi - York Road Group Practice
York Road, Ellesmere Port · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Ellesmere Port · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Great Sutton · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Ellesmere Port Hope Farm Rd · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Overpool · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Harrison Healthcare Centre · 0.2 mi
- Hope Farm Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Portman Healthcare Ltd - Ellesmere Port · 0.7 mi
- Cheshire Dental · 0.8 mi
- Pooltown Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 598 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,436 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire West and Chester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Bedford Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.1% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.6% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.2% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 17.8% |
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.6% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.6% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9% | 16.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire West and Chester.
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