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About Castletown
Castletown is a village located in Cheshire, England, within the CH3 postcode area. It lies to the north of the town of Ellesmere Port and is part of the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. The village has a mix of residential properties and open countryside, with a small community feel. It is situated close to the River Mersey and is accessible via the A556 road, which connects it to nearby towns and cities. Castletown has a local church and a few amenities, including a village hall and a small shop. The area is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to both rural landscapes and urban centres. It is a convenient location for those commuting to Liverpool or Chester, with regular bus services and good road links.
School Ratings in Castletown
Families in Castletown have access to 10 local schools. Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School and Boughton Heath Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Castletown
Homes sell for an average of £354K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £470K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castletown
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Castletown, with 6 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Castletown
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castletown among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Local Data for Castletown
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Property Prices 5,482 sales
Schools & Education 10 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CH3 postcode area.
Household Income in Castletown ONS 2023
The average total household income in Castletown is approximately £58,741 a year before tax, 6% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £43,118. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £43,118.
Businesses in Castletown ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,642 active businesses based in Castletown, around 40 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 24 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Castletown IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Castletown experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Castletown 29 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Castletown are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Castletown
Of the 17,830 households in and around Castletown, 77% are owned, 8% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Castletown.