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About

Upton West is a residential suburb located on the Wirral Peninsula, primarily consisting of post-war housing estates and some older terraced properties. The area is bordered by the Upton Bypass to the north and the grounds of Overchurch School to the south, creating a contained neighbourhood feel. Local amenities are centred around the community-run Overchurch Parish Centre, which serves as a focal point for various groups and events.

The area is characterised by its proximity to large green spaces, including the expansive playing fields of Overchurch Recreational Ground. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church, situated near the site of the ancient Overchurch, with its churchyard providing a quiet, wooded area. Daily life here is supported by local shops and services clustered near the roundabout on Moreton Road, catering to practical needs.

Area overview

On average Upton West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton West is £47,887 per year. There are 5 schools in Upton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upton West is home to around 8,071 people, with a population density of about 3,009.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton West Population
8,071
Population density
3,009.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-44%)
Public order
6.44(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-76%)
Drugs
2.6(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,521
93.15%
Indian
94
1.16%
Other White
66
0.82%
Irish
58
0.72%
Other Asian
47
0.58%
Total population: 8,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,185
32.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,238
18.6%
No qualifications
1,049
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,656

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,456
40.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,242
34.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
11.16%
Other social rented
291
8.06%
Social rents from council
119
3.29%
Total households: 3,612

Property prices in Upton West

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 in Upton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£375,000
Flats14£125,000
Semi-Detached56£256,500
Terraced12£171,750

10 years median price trend in Upton West

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

All postcodes in Upton West

CH494NY

Moreton Road

CH490UX

Wroxham Court

CH490TG

Ford Road

CH490XE

Rake Mews

CH491AE

Gorse Road

CH496JR

Macalpine Close

CH496LJ

Moreton Road

CH496NS

Old Greasby Road

CH490WL

Arkill Gardens

CH494LX

Royden Road

CH494NX

Doncaster Drive

CH496JL

Oakland Drive

CH496NF

Warwick Road

CH494LJ

Sheringham Close

CH494NT

Moreton Road

CH494LP

Manor Drive

CH490UA

Merrills Lane

CH490US

Rake Lane

CH499AA

Arrowe Park Road

CH490XF

Sullivan Avenue

CH490TF

Ford Road

CH490UT

Rake Lane

CH493YD

Arrowe Park Road

CH494PG

Manor Drive

CH494QZ

Blakeney Close

CH496NB

Larcombe Avenue

CH496PN

The Limes

CH496PU

Benson Close

CH490XA

Milman Close

CH496JQ

Meadway

CH496LN

Upland Road

CH496LZ

Saughall Massie Lane

CH496NL

Surrey Avenue

CH496QD

Nuffield Close

CH496PT

Wittenham Close

CH490TE

Ford Road

CH494PB

Sunnybank

CH494QY

Hunstanton Close

CH496JA

Mount Road

CH494LN

Manor Drive

CH494LY

Royden Road

CH494NG

Inman Road

CH499BF

Colbert Close

CH490XW

St Marys Court

CH491AH

Long Meadow Drive

CH496LR

Braeside Gardens

CH496QE

Kirkmount

CH499AW

Big Meadow Road

CH494PH

Bradda Close

CH496QH

Withburn Close

CH496DA

Wychwood

CH499AT

Ford Way

CH490TJ

Rock Bank

CH490UZ

Salacre Crescent

CH496PX

Ilsley Close

CH490TR

Garfield Terrace

CH491AJ

Foundry Close

CH496JF

Manor Drive

CH496LT

Old Greasby Road

CH490TZ

Slingsby Drive

CH496NP

The Paddock

CH494NE

Gainsborough Road

CH490TA

Ford Road

CH494PD

Ronaldsway

CH496JZ

Church Road

CH496QW

Bowscale Close

CH494RP

Manorside Close

CH496PA

Whitelands Meadow

CH496QQ

Longridge Avenue

CH494GN

Litcham Close

CH496PP

Cholsey Close

CH490UR

Arrowe View

CH494PJ

Manor Drive

CH496JS

Arborn Drive

CH496LL

Moreton Road

CH496PW

Wallingford Road

CH309BQ

Arrowe Park Road

CH490UB

Arrowe Park Road

CH490WJ

Malley Close

CH492RJ

Whitelands Meadow

CH494PE

Whitewell Drive

CH496PB

Mesham Close

CH494PP

Manorside Close

CH494QU

Weybourne Close

CH496LF

Heath Drive

CH496NE

Warwick Road

CH490UL

Molyneux Close

CH496QG

Upton By Pass

CH490TT

Ford Lane

CH490XG

Denny Close

CH494NA

Royden Road

CH496LE

Heath Drive

CH496LX

Welton Avenue

CH490UW

Mavis Drive

CH494PW

Larkhill Way

CH496JD

Concordia Avenue

CH494PF

Whitewell Drive

CH496PQ

Trimley Close

CH490UE

Arrowe Park Road

CH496ND

Saughall Massie Lane

Data Sources

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