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 9 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 £339K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £457K.

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 4 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castletown

Castletown benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,569 sales

Average Price £339K
£100 — £4.55M
Detached £457K 1,899
Semi £281K 1,746
Terraced £242K 1,184
Flat £239K 526

Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools

5 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Holt's Community Primary School 2.2 miles St Pauls Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.5 miles Farndon Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Clutton Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Bishop Heber High School Secondary 4 miles Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School Primary 4.1 miles Ysgol Sant Dunawd 4.6 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
8,226 Children (0-15) 17%
28,231 Working Age 59%
14,500 Older (60+) 30%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Castletown 31 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

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.

13 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Public Order
3 Burglary
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Other Theft
2 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
Local Policing
Cheshire Dodleston, Huntington and Farndon Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Gwersyllt Train Station 7.3 miles
Cefn-Y-Bedd Train Station 8.3 miles
Caergwrle Train Station 8.6 miles
Hope (Flintshire) Train Station 9 miles
Whitchurch (Shropshire) Train Station 9.5 miles
Ruabon Train Station 9.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stretton 0.9 miles Tilston 1.2 miles Shocklach 1.2 miles Shocklach Green 1.2 miles Lower Carden 1.4 miles Crewe-by-Farndon 1.4 miles Horton Green 1.8 miles Ridleywood 1.9 miles Hob Hill 1.9 miles Lowcross Hill 1.9 miles Isycoed 2 miles Barton 2 miles

Local Government

District Cheshire West and Chester
Ward Great Boughton
Constituency City of Chester
Parish Great Boughton
Region North West

Streets in CH3 30 shown View all streets

Abbotts Close 1 Abbotts Road 1 Adder Hill 1 Alanbrooke Road 2 Aldersey Lane 4 Aldford Road 2 Allansford Avenue 1 Alma Street 1 Andrew's Close 1 Arden Close 3 Arnhem Way 3 Arrowcroft Road 1 Artillery Road 1 Ashley Gardens 1 Ashton Lane 1 Austins Hill 1 B5130 2 B5132 1 Bachefield Avenue 1 Bachelors Lane 2 Back Lane 1 Badgers Close 1 Ballater Crescent 2 Barkhill Road 3 Barley Croft 1 Barnfield 1 Barnhill Road 4 Barnhouse Lane 5 Barnston Court 1 Barracks Lane 1

Postcodes in CH3 50 shown View all postcodes

CH3 5AA CH3 5AB CH3 5AD CH3 5AE CH3 5AF CH3 5AG CH3 5AH CH3 5AJ CH3 5AL CH3 5AN CH3 5AP CH3 5AQ CH3 5AR CH3 5AS CH3 5AT CH3 5AU CH3 5AW CH3 5AX CH3 5AY CH3 5AZ CH3 5BA CH3 5BB CH3 5BD CH3 5BE CH3 5BF CH3 5BG CH3 5BH CH3 5BJ CH3 5BL CH3 5BN CH3 5BP CH3 5BQ CH3 5BR CH3 5BS CH3 5BU CH3 5BW CH3 5DA CH3 5DB CH3 5DD CH3 5DE CH3 5DF CH3 5DH CH3 5DJ CH3 5DL CH3 5DN CH3 5DP CH3 5DR CH3 5DS CH3 5DU CH3 5DW