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Upton West & Heath

About

Upton West & Heath is a residential district on the western outskirts of Chester. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and community facilities, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. It serves primarily as a commuter suburb for the city centre.

The landscape is largely flat, with the marshy ground of the Backford Cross area to the north hinting at the locality's historical character. A notable local feature is the presence of the Countess of Chester Country Park, a green space created on a former hospital estate, providing walking routes and woodland.

Area overview

On average Upton West & Heath has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton West & Heath is £58,560 per year. There are 4 schools in Upton West & Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upton West & Heath is home to around 10,004 people, with a population density of about 2,381.7 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upton West & Heath Population

10,004

Population density

2,381.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

57.28(+54%)

Public order

11.7(+15%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.6(-15%)

Other theft

5.5(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.9(-73%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,675

86.75%

Other White

443

4.43%

Indian

130

1.3%

Irish

112

1.12%

Other Asian

0.81%

Total population: 10,000

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

4,093

49.08%

Level 3 (A level)

1,341

16.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

916

10.98%

No qualifications

874

10.48%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

563

6.75%

Total 16+ residents: 8,339

Housing

Owns outright

1,732

41.26%

Owns with a mortgage

1,460

34.78%

Private landlord or letting agency

633

15.08%

Other social rented

214

5.1%

Other forms of private rent

1.69%

Total households: 4,198

Property prices in Upton West & Heath

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Upton West & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £925,000.

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 West & Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	14	£146,250	£102,350	£133,500	£150,750	£201,750
Detached	30	£437,500	£262,850	£321,250	£612,500	£759,625
Terraced	19	£300,000	£175,800	£214,275	£372,500	£433,500
Semi-Detached	68	£323,750	£199,350	£272,500	£427,000	£508,200

10 years median price trend in Upton West & Heath

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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