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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

CH491AF

Hay Meadow Avenue

CH490XB

Ford Road

CH490AB

Arrowe Brook Road

CH496LF

Heath Drive

CH496NG

Edgewood Road

CH494LY

Royden Road

CH496NT

Manor Drive

CH494LP

Manor Drive

CH494NS

Moreton Road

CH490WN

Simpson Place

CH494NH

Hereford Avenue

CH494LW

Moreton Road

CH490UB

Arrowe Park Road

CH494NQ

Inman Road

CH494LX

Royden Road

CH494PH

Bradda Close

CH490TA

Ford Road

CH496JJ

South Drive

CH496PW

Wallingford Road

CH496JF

Manor Drive

CH490XE

Rake Mews

CH490UP

Newton Way

CH490WF

Atholl Duncan Drive

CH496LW

Upland Road

CH496PA

Whitelands Meadow

CH496NQ

The Woodlands

CH496DA

Wychwood

CH494QS

Marsham Close

CH494GD

Norwich Drive

CH490UU

Wroxham Way

CH490TQ

Ford Road

CH490UA

Merrills Lane

CH494PD

Ronaldsway

CH496PR

Brightwell Close

CH490UG

Arrowe Park Road

CH494GJ

Norwich Drive

CH494GX

Wolferton Close

CH496QL

Bleasdale Close

CH496NH

Kirkway

CH496LU

Frankby Grove

CH494PG

Manor Drive

CH494PA

Crosby Close

CH494WT

Tring Close

CH496JU

Maxwell Close

CH496JG

Meadway

CH494RH

Royden Road

CH494PP

Manorside Close

CH494GL

Loddon Close

CH496NE

Warwick Road

CH490UJ

Greystoke Close

CH496LB

Shrewsbury Drive

CH494GN

Litcham Close

CH494NF

Gainsborough Road

CH490TJ

Rock Bank

CH494GE

Thornham Close

CH494NE

Gainsborough Road

CH496NJ

Poplar Avenue

CH490UH

Greystoke Close

CH496QW

Bowscale Close

CH496NP

The Paddock

CH494NR

Moreton Road

CH490UT

Rake Lane

CH496PN

The Limes

CH494QY

Hunstanton Close

CH496JQ

Meadway

CH494PW

Larkhill Way

CH499AT

Ford Way

CH498HF

Glebe Hey Road

CH496JN

Upton Park Drive

CH496LJ

Moreton Road

CH496JX

West Drive

CH496PU

Benson Close

CH494NB

Royden Road

CH496JZ

Church Road

CH496LG

Manor Drive

CH494QU

Weybourne Close

CH491AG

Brookbridge Close

CH496JD

Concordia Avenue

CH493YD

Arrowe Park Road

CH496NS

Old Greasby Road

CH494QT

Dereham Avenue

CH490XW

St Marys Court

CH496JT

Hill View Drive

CH494ND

Kenilworth Gardens

CH494PN

Larkhill Avenue

CH494LN

Manor Drive

CH494NA

Royden Road

CH496PP

Cholsey Close

CH496QH

Withburn Close

CH496PQ

Trimley Close

CH496ND

Saughall Massie Lane

CH496LZ

Saughall Massie Lane

CH494NG

Inman Road

CH496JB

Mount Road

CH496LX

Welton Avenue

CH496QN

Pendle Close

CH492RH

Dunning Close

Data Sources

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