Westminster, Ellesmere Port
| Westminster | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | [SJ40117 SJ40117] |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Postcode district | CH65 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Cheshire |
| Fire | Cheshire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Westminster, Ellesmere Port is a suburb of the town of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. It is located to the north of the town centre and it is the location of the M53 motorway. Westminster is famous for its terraced houses and the Joseph Groome Towers, three thirteen-storey tower blocks built as public housing . It is also known as the wezzy.[1]
Attractions
To the north of the suburb is the Canal Village which is the location of the Boat Museum.[2]
Education
The area has just one school, Westminster Community Primary.[3]
Transport
Ellesmere Port train station is located in Westminster and provides half-hourly Merseyrail trains to Liverpool Central. There is also regular bus routes:
| Route No. | From | To | Via | Frequency | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Rivacre | Kendal Drive | Bus Station | Every 30 mins | GHA Coaches | |
| X36 | Ellesmere Port | John Lennon Airport | Runcorn | Every 1 Hour | GHA Coaches | |
| SP1 | Ellesmere Port | Mold | New Brighton | Every 1 Hour | GHA Coaches | Shuttle Service |
| SP2 | Ellesmere Port | Mold | Buckley Cross | Every 2 Hours | GHA Coaches | Shuttle Service |
| 272 | Arrowe Park | Ellesmere Port | Willaston | Hourly | Eazibus / Helms of Eastham |
Population
The suburb has an ethnic minority population of 3%[citation needed] which is lower than that for Little Sutton.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 1505166". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ http://www.canaljunction.com/museum/national_waterways.htm
- ^ http://clc2.uniservity.com/Grouphomepage.asp?GroupId=554487
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