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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 111 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
111
Deprivation level
3/10
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
69.98(+88%)
Public order
15.33(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.85(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-58%)
Other theft
6.19(-6%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £925,000.

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
Semi-Detached58£322,500
Terraced13£215,000
Detached30£467,500
Flats12£134,000

10 years median price trend in Upton

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

All postcodes in Upton

CH21ES

Penfold Hey

CH21NB

St James Avenue

CH21DQ

Upton Park

CH21SY

Peckforton Way

CH21NQ

Marlow Avenue

CH21JF

Long Lane

CH21SH

Halton Road

CH21LD

Flag Lane North

CH21EZ

Lockwood View

CH21EQ

Demage Lane South

CH21SE

Dunham Way

CH21RD

Cotebrook Drive

CH21UE

Valley Drive

CH21TQ

Handford Road

CH21JL

The Acorns

CH21BF

Upton Grange

CH21AG

Gerrard Crescent

CH21HF

Whitton Drive

CH21DF

Upton Park

CH21QG

White Gables Close

CH24AF

Napier Road

CH21RL

Iver Road

CH21NF

Tewkesbury Close

CH21GA

Upton

CH21LG

Oakfield Drive

CH21LR

Caughall Road

CH24AA

Upton

CH21UA

Valley Drive

CH21SZ

Newhall Road

CH21NT

Mcfarlane Close

CH21NA

St James Avenue

CH21HB

Wealstone Lane

CH21DW

Old Mill Court

CH21AU

Liverpool Road

CH21AY

Griffiths Square

CH24AH

Charles Road

CH21JA

Willow Close

CH21UL

Valley Drive

CH21RJ

Marina Drive

CH21EE

Upton Lane

CH21AD

Upton Grange

CH21HE

Horrocks Road

CH21TD

Newhall Road

CH21QP

Weston Grove

CH22JB

Bache Drive

CH21LF

Flag Lane South

CH21AP

Sydney Close

CH21LL

Greenfields

CH22JE

Egerton Drive

CH21TG

Handford Road

CH21LQ

Oakfield Avenue

CH21HH

Milborne Close

CH21TB

Newhall Road

CH21UD

Valley Drive

CH21NN

St James Avenue

CH21LW

Alwyn Gardens

CH22JJ

Birch Rise

CH24BB

Moston Road

CH21NG

Glastonbury Avenue

CH21QX

Alpraham Crescent

CH21QN

Weston Grove

CH21RQ

Marl Heys

CH21HU

Heath Road

CH21EW

Daleside

CH22JD

Orchard Close

CH21DN

Nield Court

CH21QJ

Weston Grove

CH21RF

Dukes Way

CH21EN

Daleside

CH21EU

Moston Road

CH21FE

Caughall Road

CH24AS

Percival Close

CH21EH

Dale Drive

CH24AB

Upton

CH21NW

Arley Close

CH21HG

Lodge Gardens

CH21LT

Endsleigh Gardens

CH21ER

Lawn Drive

CH21JG

Long Lane

CH21DX

Deans Close

CH21BP

Valley Drive

CH21TE

Newhall Road

CH22PE

Upton

CH21BD

Liverpool Road

CH21RE

Rushton Drive

CH21BQ

Valley Drive

CH21HN

Dulas Court

CH21JD

Long Lane

CH21FD

Caldecott Close

CH21SJ

Halton Road

CH24AQ

Charles Road

CH21EX

Earls Oak

CH21HZ

Meadowsway

CH14ED

Upton

CH21EJ

St Christophers Close

CH21JB

Walnut Close

CH21BY

Upton Drive

CH21NS

Woodlea Avenue

CH22JH

The Croft

CH21DH

Mill Close

Data Sources

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