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About

Upton East is a residential district located on the eastern side of the original Upton village, now integrated into the wider Chester urban area. The area is characterised by post-war housing developments, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes. It functions mainly as a commuter suburb, with good road links to Chester city centre and the nearby industrial estates. Local amenities are focused around a few parades of shops serving day-to-day needs.

The area is bordered by the A41 dual carriageway to the east and contains several green spaces, including Upton Heath. A notable local landmark is the Countess of Chester Hospital, a major employer situated on the southern edge of the district. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of families and long-term residents. The community is served by a number of primary schools within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Upton East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton East is £48,122 per year. There are 5 schools in Upton East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upton East is home to around 7,308 people, with a population density of about 2,822.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton East Population
7,308
Population density
2,822.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.16(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-66%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.01(-67%)
Other theft
2.87(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,356
86.93%
Other White
264
3.61%
Bangladeshi
156
2.13%
Other Asian
110
1.5%
Indian
80
1.09%
Total population: 7,312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,157
36.1%
No qualifications
1,099
18.39%
Level 3 (A level)
830
13.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,975

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,313
39.61%
Owns with a mortgage
879
26.52%
Other social rented
574
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
8.69%
Social rents from council
186
5.61%
Total households: 3,315

Property prices in Upton East

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in Upton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upton East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£131,250
Terraced24£213,275
Detached22£382,475
Semi-Detached36£318,500

10 years median price trend in Upton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton East.

All postcodes in Upton East

CH22LQ

Sussex Road

CH22LN

Kingsway

CH21NH

Woburn Drive

CH22LG

Sussex Road

CH22PU

Ambleside

CH23RY

Winston Court

CH21HF

Whitton Drive

CH21RA

Cotebrook Drive

CH22LU

Thirlmere Road

CH21SG

Bolesworth Road

CH22PZ

Derwent Road

CH21QG

White Gables Close

CH21QJ

Weston Grove

CH21SY

Peckforton Way

CH21RQ

Marl Heys

CH22QD

Somerset Road

CH21PD

Plas Newton Lane

CH21RN

Harbbour Close

CH22ND

Chatsworth Drive

CH21SR

Aldford Road

CH22HD

Lime Wood Close

CH21QH

Weston Grove

CH21QP

Weston Grove

CH21NR

Dorset Road

CH21JN

Long Lane

CH21NG

Glastonbury Avenue

CH21QD

Appleton Road

CH22HH

Newton Lane

CH21SQ

Bolesworth Road

CH22LS

Thirlmere Road

CH22PG

Long Lane

CH21TH

Newhall Road

CH21NN

St James Avenue

CH21SH

Halton Road

CH22LL

Kingsway

CH21HU

Heath Road

CH22PN

Ullswater Crescent

CH21HB

Wealstone Lane

CH22PY

Ennerdale Road

CH21NS

Woodlea Avenue

CH23RX

Mannings Lane South

CH21RL

Iver Road

CH21PG

Queensway

CH21RG

Queens Crescent

CH21SF

Chirk Close

CH21NB

St James Avenue

CH21HE

Horrocks Road

CH22PA

Greenfield Lane

CH21NQ

Marlow Avenue

CH21PP

Plas Newton Lane

CH21RP

Iver Close

CH22PH

Ethelda Drive

CH22QF

Long Lane

CH21PY

Kent Road

CH21PU

Coniston Road

CH21SS

Aldford Road

CH21QN

Weston Grove

CH21QR

Cross Green

CH22LX

Thirlmere Road

CH21NF

Tewkesbury Close

CH21RB

Cotebrook Drive

CH22PE

Upton

CH22LY

Essex Road

CH21NL

St James Avenue

CH22LP

Cambridge Road

CH21RF

Dukes Way

CH21SE

Dunham Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.