Great Sutton, Cheshire West and Chester

Great Sutton is a sizeable residential town on the Wirral Peninsula, immediately north of Ellesmere Port, that developed largely in the 20th century as suburban housing expanded to serve the area's growing industrial workforce. With a population of 21,366, it now functions as a substantial community in its own right, with a good range of shops, schools and local amenities along its main shopping parade on Old Chester Road.

Great Sutton sits within easy reach of both the Wirral coast and the city of Chester, giving residents a useful balance of affordable housing, reasonable commuting links and proximity to open countryside. The town has good local schools and a strong sense of community identity, distinct from neighbouring Ellesmere Port despite the built-up area running into it almost seamlessly.

The M53 motorway, reached within a few minutes' drive, gives fast access to Birkenhead, Liverpool and the wider motorway network via the Mersey crossings. Whitby Park and the surrounding green spaces provide good local recreation. House prices average £195,000, reflecting Great Sutton's position as a slightly more sought-after residential area than the immediately adjacent industrial parts of Ellesmere Port.