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Upton West & Heath

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About

Upton West & Heath is a residential area located in Cheshire West and Chester, near the city of Chester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to the A41, providing easy access to Chester and surrounding towns. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area is bordered by green spaces, including Upton Heath and the Countess of Chester Country Park, offering walking and cycling routes. Public transport links connect Upton West & Heath to Chester city centre and nearby areas. The Countess of Chester Hospital is a short distance away, serving as a key employer and healthcare provider. The community is largely family-oriented, with several schools serving different age groups.

Area overview

On average Upton West & Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upton West & Heath is £53,300 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

6.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upton West & Heath Population

10,004

Population density

2,381.7 per km²

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Upton West & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£403,750	£176,575	£301,250	£588,750	£769,875
Flats	8	£150,000	£134,900	£146,250	£152,750	£189,600
Semi-Detached	68	£320,000	£200,000	£271,000	£384,000	£604,250
Terraced	10	£251,750	£127,250	£204,638	£310,750	£449,250

10 years price trend in Upton West & Heath

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

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