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Upton Rocks

About

Upton Rocks is a suburban residential area situated on the eastern side of the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge. The neighbourhood is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities centred around shopping parades on Upton Rocks and Moorfield Road. Green space is provided by the playing fields of Wade Deacon High School and the smaller, tree-lined Coronation Park, which serves as a community focal point.

The area is defined by its proximity to the Sankey Canal, a historic industrial waterway that now forms a linear wildlife corridor along its northern edge. This canal, one of the first of the Industrial Revolution, passes near the former site of the Upton Rocks chemical works, reflecting the area's historical ties to Widnes's chemical industry. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the main thoroughfare of Moor Lane providing a key transport link towards Widnes town centre.

Area overview

On average Upton Rocks has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton Rocks is £61,376 per year. Upton Rocks is home to around 9,453 people, with a population density of about 3,920.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upton Rocks Population

9,453

Population density

3,920.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.15(-49%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.08(-72%)

Public order

3.6(-64%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.17(-65%)

Other theft

2.33(-65%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,877

93.94%

Other White

120

1.27%

Indian

103

1.09%

Chinese

0.68%

Irish

0.49%

Total population: 9,450

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,809

35.99%

Level 3 (A level)

1,547

19.82%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,240

15.89%

No qualifications

986

12.63%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

707

9.06%

Total 16+ residents: 7,804

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,736

45.54%

Owns outright

1,550

40.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

343

Other social rented

112

2.94%

Other forms of private rent

Total households: 3,812

Property prices in Upton Rocks

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Upton Rocks area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rocks over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	12	£189,500	£99,150	£154,750	£242,000	£255,000
Detached	61	£355,000	£250,000	£312,000	£405,000	£580,000
Flats	8	£118,750	£110,000	£114,875	£133,125	£135,650
Semi-Detached	24	£221,000	£152,250	£186,625	£251,250	£287,450

10 years median price trend in Upton Rocks

All postcodes in Upton Rocks

WA89WJ

Warnley Close

WA89QA

Westerhope Way

WA89DG

Rosewood Farm Court

WA89HB

Upton Bridle Path

WA89AY

Maisemore Fields

WA84YN

Simonside

WA89AB

Julian Way

WA89EE

Derby Road

WA89AF

Upton Lane

WA89FY

Giltbrook Close

WA89GR

New Barnet

WA89AL

Hill View

WA84FE

Porthcawl Close

WA89XA

Dinnington Court

WA84TR

Columbine Close

WA89TX

Birchfield

WA89GT

Lofthouse Gate

WA89DZ

Colvend Way

WA89FZ

Rawcliffe Close

WA89BH

Upton Lane

WA84GJ

Durlston Close

WA84QS

Billington Road

WA89DA

Upton Rocks Avenue

WA89SA

Longford Drive

WA84SN

Hambleton Close

WA89YP

Lingwell Park

WA89DR

Alderwood Court

WA89AE

Rock Lane

WA84YL

Simonside

WA84PE

Hough Green Road

WA84TJ

Cherrysutton

WA84SL

Tiverton Close

WA84QT

Blair Drive

WA89ZP

Belgravia Court

WA84FG

Lea Cross Grove

WA89AW

Petham Court

WA89EA

Harebell Close

WA89DX

Falkirk Avenue

WA89AX

Doughton Green

WA89EX

Linden Way

WA89QB

Rushmore Drive

WA84QU

Ravenfield Drive

WA84PD

Prescot Road

WA89SD

Shannon Grove

WA89GS

Telford Close

WA89FU

Lessingham Road

WA89AT

Mersham Court

WA89BJ

Cowan Way

WA89PD

Cleadon Way

WA89ZA

Upton Grange

WA89HE

Balmoral Road

WA84FN

Mortlake Close

WA84HN

Newland Close

WA89ZX

Moyles Close

WA89HF

Windsor Road

WA89DT

Lanark Gardens

WA89GP

Campsey Ash

WA89DB

Upton Rocks Avenue

WA89AD

Upton Bridle Path

WA84GE

Ormond Close

WA84LZ

Shipton Close

WA89EB

Bellflower Close

WA89SH

Portrush Close

WA84EB

Darley Close

WA84TS

Redbourne Drive

WA89DS

Vixen Grove

WA89AU

Biddleston Cross

WA84GH

Arkenstone Close

WA89DJ

Sandstone Mews

WA89DW

Greenock Mews

WA84YR

Blackbrook Close

WA89PF

Harton Close

WA89QD

Buchanan Close

WA89AS

Whitstable Park

WA84NX

Chapel Lane

WA89QE

Truman Close

WA84LY

Clanfield Avenue

WA89ZQ

Whickham Close

WA89GL

Bowen Close

WA84DX

Broxton Close

WA89BL

Chetwood Drive

WA89ZE

Galion Way

WA84SE

Burnsall Drive

WA84SB

Chedworth Drive

Data Sources

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

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