Whitby (Cheshire), Cheshire West and Chester

Whitby is a residential district within Ellesmere Port in Cheshire — not to be confused with the famous North Yorkshire seaside town of the same name — sitting on the western edge of the town with its own distinct identity, shops and schools. With a population of around 9,842, Whitby has historically been one of the more established parts of Ellesmere Port, with a mix of older terraced housing and post-war estates that have grown up around the original village core.

The area takes its name from the small medieval settlement of Whitby that existed long before the docks and industry of Ellesmere Port developed around it in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it functions as a well-connected residential district with good local schools, including the well-regarded Whitby High School, and a range of everyday shops and services along its local high street.

Whitby benefits from the same transport links as the rest of Ellesmere Port, with quick access to the M53 motorway and Ellesmere Port railway station within easy reach. The Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and the National Waterways Museum are both a short drive away. House prices average £182,000, similar to the wider Ellesmere Port area.