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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 43 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
43
Deprivation level
4/10
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
21.56(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-61%)
Public order
6.57(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.1(-46%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 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
Detached30£380,000
Flats17£130,000
Semi-Detached65£250,000
Terraced13£162,000

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

CH496QE

Kirkmount

CH494RG

Manorside Close

CH499DW

Ford Way Mews

CH496LD

Hilary Drive

CH490UX

Wroxham Court

CH496LT

Old Greasby Road

CH496NX

Mount Haven Close

CH499AD

Leeswood Road

CH496JY

Church Road

CH490XF

Sullivan Avenue

CH490XA

Milman Close

CH496NB

Larcombe Avenue

CH490UR

Arrowe View

CH490UN

Mavis Drive

CH490UD

Arrowe Park Road

CH491AD

Smithy Brook Drive

CH490WB

Rake Lane

CH490TH

Ford Road

CH491AJ

Foundry Close

CH496NR

Green Mount

CH490TZ

Slingsby Drive

CH494LU

Royden Road

CH494GY

Felthorpe Close

CH494QZ

Blakeney Close

CH490XG

Denny Close

CH494LZ

Royden Road

CH496JA

Mount Road

CH499AA

Arrowe Park Road

CH494QR

Norwich Drive

CH490WJ

Malley Close

CH499AW

Big Meadow Road

CH492RJ

Whitelands Meadow

CH490US

Rake Lane

CH496NA

Upton Close

CH490TP

Upton

CH496LN

Upland Road

CH496LH

Loretto Drive

CH496LE

Heath Drive

CH496LS

Braeside Gardens

CH496PS

Crowmarsh Close

CH490TF

Ford Road

CH494NX

Doncaster Drive

CH494LJ

Sheringham Close

CH496PX

Ilsley Close

CH496PB

Mesham Close

CH496LY

Saughall Massie Lane

CH496LA

South Drive

CH490TY

Slingsby Drive

CH496PT

Wittenham Close

CH490TL

Rake Lane

CH494QX

Aylsham Drive

CH494PQ

Manor Drive

CH490WL

Arkill Gardens

CH494RP

Manorside Close

CH490UE

Arrowe Park Road

CH490WD

Atholl Duncan Drive

CH496LP

Upland Road

CH494NT

Moreton Road

CH496JS

Arborn Drive

CH496JR

Macalpine Close

CH496JL

Oakland Drive

CH496QQ

Longridge Avenue

CH496QD

Nuffield Close

CH496PY

Church Road

CH490UZ

Salacre Crescent

CH494PE

Whitewell Drive

CH490WG

Hosking Close

CH491AB

Arrowe Commercial Park

CH496NF

Warwick Road

CH494PB

Sunnybank

CH496QG

Upton By Pass

CH490TR

Garfield Terrace

CH490XD

Rake Close

CH490TT

Ford Lane

CH496JE

Manor Drive

CH496LQ

Manor Drive

CH496JW

Upton Park Drive

CH494NY

Moreton Road

CH496QB

Dorchester Close

CH496JH

The Warren

CH496JP

Upton Park Drive

CH490TG

Ford Road

CH490UF

Arrowe Park Road

CH494PF

Whitewell Drive

CH491AH

Long Meadow Drive

CH491AE

Gorse Road

CH494PL

Caernarvon Close

CH490TE

Ford Road

CH490AD

Hannay Close

CH309BQ

Arrowe Park Road

CH490UL

Molyneux Close

CH499BF

Colbert Close

CH496NL

Surrey Avenue

CH496LR

Braeside Gardens

CH496LL

Moreton Road

CH494PJ

Manor Drive

CH490TN

Salacre Lane

CH490UW

Mavis Drive

CH496PE

Rendelsham Close

CH309AE

Arrowe Park Road

Data Sources

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