New Houses in Ellesmere Port 

On the southern banks of the River Mersey in the North West, Ellesmere Port is a Cheshire town close to the county’s border with Merseyside. Just six miles from Chester and not much further from Liverpool, new homes in Ellesmere Port are less than half an hour’s drive from Warrington and 40 minutes from Manchester.

From shopping trips at Cheshire Oaks, to relaxing riverside walks through Rivacre Valley Country Park and afternoons at Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve, there’s plenty to keep you busy nearby. So don’t wait around, choose your new home from our developments in the Ellesmere Port area below.

• North West • Cheshire • Merseyside • Chester • Liverpool • Warrington • Manchester.

What is life like in Ellesmere Port?

As a pleasant port town and commercial hub, Ellesmere Port is a great place to buy a new home. Particularly when you take advantage of an initiative such as our Part Exchange scheme. With this, we could buy your existing home from you, meaning you save a small fortune on estate agent fees. You’ll also enjoy a much more relaxing move, with the pressure of selling your home lifted from your shoulders. 

What is there to see and do in Ellesmere Port? 

Ellesmere Port is among the best spots in the North West for those who love spending time outdoors. Rivacre Valley Country Park is right on the edge of town by the River Mersey, while there are countless walks on offer across the Wirral. Pick up the Wirral Way on foot or bike, go walking around the 166-hectare Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve and let the dog loose among the ancient woodland of Stanney Woods. 

The Wales Coast Path begins close to Ellesmere Port, which is home to the interesting National Waterways Museum and Whitby Park with its play areas and skatepark. The Blue Planet Aquarium is a local highlight, along with Freedome Parks and shopping trips to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. 

What is education like in Ellesmere Port?

There are a number of excellent primary schools in and around Ellesmere Port, making this a great place to start a family. Wolverham Primary and Nursery School, Whitby Heath Primary and Meadow Community Primary are all rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Meanwhile, local secondary schools include Ellesmere Port CofE College, Ellesmere Port Catholic High and the Whitby High School. 

How are the Ellesmere Port transport links? 

Offering superb access to the M53 and M56 motorways, Ellesmere Port is just over 20 minutes in the car from the centre of Liverpool and double that from Manchester. You can also drive to Warrington in less than half an hour, while there’s a great selection of local train stations which provide Merseyrail and Northern services. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is on the opposite bank of the Mersey, taking around half an hour to reach by car or taxi. 

What is the Ellesmere Port property scene like? 

Ellesmere Port has proven to be a great area to invest in a home in recent years. Ordinarily, there’s a very strong stock of housing available to suit a wide variety of budgets, while you can find our latest properties along Sutton Way close to the centre of town. 

Ready to make your next move in the North West but unsure where to begin? Take a look at our North West property buying guide for help with your search. 

New Homes Offers & Schemes in Ellesmere

Buying your new home with us means you can benefit from various offers.

If you’re a first-time buyer, you could take advantage of the Home Reach scheme; you can buy a share of your dream Barratt home and pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining share. Second-time buyers can apply for the Movemaker and Part Exchange schemes. We’ll help you sell your current home and pay your estate agent fees. 

Browse our new homes in Ellesmere below and start your homebuying journey today.