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About

Upton ward lies on the western outskirts of Chester, primarily characterised by residential development. The area is dominated by housing estates, ranging from post-war semis to more recent builds, alongside local schools and community facilities. Its landscape is largely suburban, with pockets of green space like Upton Heath. The ward's structure is defined by major roads such as the A41 and A55, which connect it to the city centre and wider region, shaping its commuter-heavy profile.

A notable local landmark is the Countess of Chester Hospital, a major regional employer situated within the ward's boundaries. The area also contains sections of the Shropshire Union Canal, which runs along its eastern edge, providing a linear route for recreation. Retail needs are served by a concentrated parade of shops and supermarkets near the hospital. Upton's identity is closely tied to its function as a practical residential suburb for Chester.

Area overview

On average Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upton is £54,126 per year. There are 7 schools in Upton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upton is home to around 10,174 people, with a population density of about 1,609.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upton Population
10,174
Population density
1,609.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.33(+81%)
Public order
14.35(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.45(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-61%)
Other theft
6.68(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,957
88.04%
Other White
296
2.91%
Indian
132
1.3%
Other Asian
131
1.29%
Irish
91
0.89%
Total population: 10,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,596
43.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,440
17.25%
No qualifications
1,051
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 8,349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,629
41.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,281
32.76%
Other social rented
370
9.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
8.39%
Other forms of private rent
154
3.94%
Total households: 3,910

Property prices in Upton

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,100 up to £1,100,000.

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
Detached32£497,500
Flats9£113,000
Semi-Detached52£315,000
Terraced16£225,000

10 years median price trend in Upton

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

All postcodes in Upton

CH21GA

Upton

CH21AY

Griffiths Square

CH21TA

Newhall Road

CH21DH

Mill Close

CH21SS

Aldford Road

CH21EZ

Lockwood View

CH21NP

Cornwall Road

CH21RH

Longfield Avenue

CH22JD

Orchard Close

CH21BL

Upton Grange

CH21SR

Aldford Road

CH24AE

Harington Road

CH21JL

The Acorns

CH21UL

Valley Drive

CH21AG

Gerrard Crescent

CH21LE

Flag Lane North

CH21QG

White Gables Close

CH24AF

Napier Road

CH21DB

Pine Gardens

CH21NG

Glastonbury Avenue

CH21SJ

Halton Road

CH24AY

Crookenden Close

CH21LD

Flag Lane North

CH21LP

Caughall Road

CH21NB

St James Avenue

CH24AA

Upton

CH24BB

Moston Road

CH21LL

Greenfields

CH21QB

The Orchard

CH21UD

Valley Drive

CH24AX

Brodie Close

CH21DW

Old Mill Court

CH21DY

Ross Avenue

CH21JG

Long Lane

CH21NS

Woodlea Avenue

CH21SG

Bolesworth Road

CH21TL

Halton Road

CH24AS

Percival Close

CH21DN

Nield Court

CH21RN

Harbbour Close

CH21DD

Beechway

CH21HQ

Brooke Avenue

CH21RG

Queens Crescent

CH21SP

Shipbrook Road

CH21EP

Daleside

CH21HE

Horrocks Road

CH21HS

Windmill Rise

CH21LW

Alwyn Gardens

CH21PR

Plas Newton Lane

CH21RB

Cotebrook Drive

CH21SX

Peckforton Way

CH21DG

Upton Park

CH21EU

Moston Road

CH21RD

Cotebrook Drive

CH14EA

Gawer Park

CH21BR

Bache Hall Estate

CH21DQ

Upton Park

CH21ES

Penfold Hey

CH21JE

Long Lane

CH21LT

Endsleigh Gardens

CH21NE

Woodlea Avenue

CH21NN

St James Avenue

CH21TG

Handford Road

CH24AH

Charles Road

CH21HN

Dulas Court

CH21TF

Shocklach Road

CH21HJ

The Countess Of Chester Health Park

CH21JJ

Appleton Road

CH21RE

Rushton Drive

CH21RJ

Marina Drive

CH21RR

Lakeside Close

CH21SW

Cotswold Close

CH21PD

Plas Newton Lane

CH21TH

Newhall Road

CH21EE

Upton Lane

CH21NQ

Marlow Avenue

CH21NR

Dorset Road

CH21PB

Bank Close

CH21QR

Cross Green

CH22JF

Stanton Drive

CH24AD

Harington Close

CH24AU

Simpson Close

CH21TQ

Handford Road

CH21PN

Newton Mews

CH21BG

Upton Grange

CH21HW

Arradon Court

CH21QX

Alpraham Crescent

CH21NT

Mcfarlane Close

CH21QH

Weston Grove

CH21QT

Gatesheath Drive

CH24AP

Martin Road

CH21AD

Upton Grange

CH21BD

Liverpool Road

CH21BP

Valley Drive

CH21LF

Flag Lane South

CH21PL

Plas Newton Lane

CH21RL

Iver Road

CH22JB

Bache Drive

CH24BU

Upton

CH21EW

Daleside

Data Sources

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