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About

Upton ward is located in the northern part of Wirral, near the border with Liverpool. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraces. Upton is known for its proximity to green spaces like Upton Park and Arrowe Country Park, which offer walking trails and recreational facilities. The ward is well-connected by road, with easy access to the M53 motorway and A551.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Upton also has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the nearby St. Joseph’s Church and other venues. The area is served by several bus routes, providing links to Birkenhead and Liverpool. While mostly quiet and suburban, Upton benefits from its closeness to larger urban centers, making it a practical place to live for commuters.

Area overview

On average Upton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upton is £35,313 per year. There are 15 schools in Upton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton Population
16,376
Population density
3,851.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,377
93.89%
Indian
169
1.03%
Other Asian
142
0.87%
Other White
125
0.76%
Irish
92
0.56%
Total population: 16,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,256
31.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,935
26.69%
Other social rented
1,162
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
991
13.67%
Social rents from council
693
9.56%
Total households: 7,251

Property prices in Upton

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£295,000
Flats18£104,000
Semi-Detached73£222,500
Terraced50£149,500

10 years median price trend in Upton

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

All postcodes in Upton

CH498JA

The Meadow

CH490TZ

Salacre Crescent

CH494NE

Gainsborough Road

CH495LA

Pool Lane

CH495LU

Cheshire Acre

CH496NP

The Paddock

CH498EX

Orret's Meadow Road

CH499BU

Benedict Close

CH490TA

Ford Road

CH494PD

Bradda Close

CH496JZ

Church Road

CH496QW

Bowscale Close

CH494GN

Litcham Close

CH498AD

New Hey Road

CH494RP

Manorside Close

CH495LB

Arrowe Park Road

CH496PP

Cholsey Close

CH498EQ

Hoole Road

CH498JD

Houghton Road

CH499BY

New Hey Road

CH490TX

Grafton Drive

CH490UR

Upton West

CH490UY

Wroxham Close

CH494PJ

Manor Drive

CH496JS

Arborn Drive

CH496LL

Moreton Road

CH496PW

Benson Close

CH496QQ

Longridge Avenue

CH497LB

Ackers Road

CH498AB

Woodchurch

CH498HG

Glebe Hey Road

CH498JQ

Glebe Hey Road

CH499AH

Noctorum North & Upton East

CH499AQ

Big Meadow Road

CH499BP

Poolwood Road

CH490TD

Ford Road

CH490UB

Arrowe Park Road

CH494PE

Ronaldsway

CH495NJ

Troutbeck Close

CH495NN

Childwall Green

CH495NP

Childwall Green

CH497LN

Home Farm Road

CH497LY

Sandfield Road

CH499BE

Shortfield Road

CH490TS

Wroxham Drive

CH490UL

Molyneux Close

CH494PP

Manorside Close

CH494QU

Weybourne Close

CH495LQ

Home Farm Close

CH495NL

Eltham Close

CH495PA

Pool Lane

CH496LF

Heath Drive

CH496NE

Surrey Avenue

CH496QJ

Furness Close

CH497NB

Meadow Crescent

CH497NG

Carr Bridge Road

CH497PH

Woodchurch

CH490TT

Ford Lane

CH490XG

Denny Close

CH494NA

Royden Road

CH494PF

Manor Drive

CH495AB

Woodchurch

CH495NE

Childwall Green

CH496LE

Heath Drive

CH496LX

Larcombe Avenue

CH498HE

Glebe Hey Road

CH490UW

Mavis Drive

CH490XT

Shortfield Way

CH494PW

Larkhill Way

CH496JD

Concordia Avenue

CH496ND

Kirkway

CH497NR

Ganney's Meadow Road

CH497NU

Grass Wood Road

CH499BG

Leeswood Road

CH499DP

Camden Mews

CH499EG

Bridge Meadow Road

CH494GD

Loddon Close

CH496JU

Maxwell Close

CH497LH

Home Farm Road

CH498EU

Carr Bridge Road

CH498HA

New Hey Road

CH498HW

Woodland Road

CH499DG

Benedict Close

CH490TB

Ford Drive

CH494RG

Manorside Close

CH495LX

Druids Way

CH496JH

The Warren

CH496LY

Saughall Massie Lane

CH496NH

Kirkway

CH497LR

Church Lane

CH497NF

New Hey Road

CH497PE

Hoole Road

CH499BX

New Hey Road

CH494NH

Hereford Avenue

CH496JT

Hill View Drive

CH496PR

Brightwell Close

CH497NQ

Carr Bridge Road

CH497PF

Ganney's Meadow Road

CH498HJ

Woodland Drive

CH498JG

Hoole Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.