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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

CH21HZ

Meadowsway

CH21LA

Flag Lane South

CH21RF

Dukes Way

CH22PE

Upton

CH14ED

Upton

CH21TB

Newhall Road

CH21LN

Greenfields

CH21NJ

St James Avenue

CH21SA

Newhall Road

CH21ER

Lawn Drive

CH21HB

Wealstone Lane

CH21UE

Valley Drive

CH21BZ

Upton Drive

CH21HF

Whitton Drive

CH21QF

Tiverton Close

CH21JH

Appleton Road

CH21NA

St James Avenue

CH21BB

Liverpool Road

CH21EL

Demage Lane

CH21SE

Dunham Way

CH24AG

Simpson Road

CH21DJ

Church Lane

CH21LQ

Oakfield Avenue

CH21QD

Appleton Road

CH24AN

Upton

CH21EQ

Demage Lane South

CH21PE

The Beeches

CH21SD

Bolesworth Road

CH21SF

Chirk Close

CH21DA

Bache Avenue

CH21JA

Willow Close

CH21LU

Wheldon Close

CH21NF

Tewkesbury Close

CH22JH

The Croft

CH21DZ

Vivienne Smith Lane

CH21LH

Caughall Road

CH21RQ

Marl Heys

CH21JF

Long Lane

CH21SH

Halton Road

CH21SL

Halton Road

CH24AB

Upton

CH21EA

Linksway

CH22JE

Egerton Drive

CH21LR

Caughall Road

CH21NL

St James Avenue

CH21RA

Cotebrook Drive

CH21TD

Newhall Road

CH21BF

Upton Grange

CH21EG

Oaks Drive

CH21UA

Valley Drive

CH21HU

Heath Road

CH21ND

Woodlea Avenue

CH24AW

Charles Road

CH21BX

Upton Drive

CH21EB

Upton Lane

CH21NW

Arley Close

CH21QP

Weston Grove

CH21ST

Aldford Road

CH21UF

Valley Drive

CH21UG

Valley Drive

CH21EX

Earls Oak

CH24AJ

Napier Road

CH24AR

Martin Close

CH21AX

Liverpool Road

CH21BY

Upton Drive

CH21EN

Daleside

CH21HD

Wealstone Lane

CH21QY

Oulton Avenue

CH21AU

Liverpool Road

CH21EY

Warren Lane

CH21HX

Heath Road

CH21JT

Acorn Court

CH21LB

Heath Terrace

CH21LZ

Rosedene Close

CH21QS

Dorfold Way

CH21DL

Grangeside

CH21ET

Upton Lane

CH21HY

Breton Close

CH21QJ

Weston Grove

CH24BD

Upton

CH21AP

Sydney Close

CH21FA

Mottershead Court

CH21FE

Caughall Road

CH24AQ

Charles Road

CH21AR

Frost Drive

CH21BS

Mill Lane

CH21ED

Upton Lane

CH21JR

Bache Hall Court

CH21RP

Iver Close

CH21LX

Endsleigh Close

CH21NH

Woburn Drive

CH21PH

The Beeches

CH21EH

Dale Drive

CH21FD

Caldecott Close

CH21JD

Long Lane

CH21JN

Long Lane

CH21BT

Mill Lane

CH21DT

Upton Grange

CH21HH

Milborne Close

CH21LJ

Acres Lane

Data Sources

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