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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 53 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
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
35.17(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.02(-68%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-50%)
Other theft
2.74(-59%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Upton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,100 up to £585,000.

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
Detached20£421,250
Flats16£129,625
Semi-Detached35£320,000
Terraced19£220,000

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

CH21RQ

Marl Heys

CH22PT

Windermere Avenue

CH21JF

Long Lane

CH21PG

Queensway

CH21PW

Pear Tree Way

CH21SH

Halton Road

CH21SL

Halton Road

CH22PL

Kennedy Close

CH22QD

Somerset Road

CH21NL

St James Avenue

CH21PF

Queensway

CH21PU

Coniston Road

CH21RA

Cotebrook Drive

CH21TD

Newhall Road

CH22FH

Kingsway

CH22QA

Surrey Road

CH21HU

Heath Road

CH21ND

Woodlea Avenue

CH21QA

Kent Road

CH21NW

Arley Close

CH21QP

Weston Grove

CH21ST

Aldford Road

CH23RY

Winston Court

CH22PP

Keswick Close

CH21HD

Wealstone Lane

CH21QY

Oulton Avenue

CH22LG

Sussex Road

CH22PQ

Lincoln Drive

CH21HX

Heath Road

CH21QS

Dorfold Way

CH22PR

Kendal Close

CH21HY

Breton Close

CH21QJ

Weston Grove

CH22ND

Chatsworth Drive

CH22PJ

Ethelda Drive

CH21RP

Iver Close

CH22HD

Lime Wood Close

CH22NE

Sussex Way

CH21NH

Woburn Drive

CH21PH

The Beeches

CH21JN

Long Lane

CH21HH

Milborne Close

CH21JP

Newton Hall Court

CH21SB

Tintern Avenue

CH22PF

Long Lane

CH21TE

Newhall Road

CH21SU

Aldford Road

CH22LN

Kingsway

CH22LY

Essex Road

CH21PA

Plas Newton Lane

CH21QN

Weston Grove

CH21QL

Weston Grove

CH21PT

Coniston Road

CH21SN

Halton Road

CH21SZ

Newhall Road

CH22HJ

Newton Lane

CH22LE

Norfolk Road

CH21SY

Peckforton Way

CH21QW

Weston Grove

CH21SQ

Bolesworth Road

CH22QE

Somerset Road

CH21QU

Gatesheath Drive

CH22LZ

Dorset Place

CH23RU

Mannings Lane South

CH21PX

Coniston Road

CH22LB

Kingsway

CH22NA

Kingsway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.