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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

CH21EP

Daleside

CH21LA

Flag Lane South

CH21JT

Acorn Court

CH21AZ

Deva Lane

CH24AW

Charles Road

CH21QW

Weston Grove

CH21RN

Harbbour Close

CH21TA

Newhall Road

CH21LX

Endsleigh Close

CH21UG

Valley Drive

CH24AR

Martin Close

CH21DB

Pine Gardens

CH21DY

Ross Avenue

CH21HD

Wealstone Lane

CH21SL

Halton Road

CH21RA

Cotebrook Drive

CH21DT

Upton Grange

CH21EB

Upton Lane

CH21HY

Breton Close

CH21BZ

Upton Drive

CH21EY

Warren Lane

CH21LE

Flag Lane North

CH21NP

Cornwall Road

CH21NL

St James Avenue

CH21SP

Shipbrook Road

CH21QD

Appleton Road

CH21SN

Halton Road

CH21EA

Linksway

CH21JJ

Appleton Road

CH21QY

Oulton Avenue

CH21JR

Bache Hall Court

CH24AP

Martin Road

CH24BA

Liverpool Road

CH21SS

Aldford Road

CH21BU

Upton Drive

CH21BG

Upton Grange

CH21UF

Valley Drive

CH21RH

Longfield Avenue

CH21SX

Peckforton Way

CH21QH

Weston Grove

CH21PD

Plas Newton Lane

CH21DJ

Church Lane

CH21HW

Arradon Court

CH21LH

Caughall Road

CH21HX

Heath Road

CH21JE

Long Lane

CH21DA

Bache Avenue

CH21TF

Shocklach Road

CH21BR

Bache Hall Estate

CH21EL

Demage Lane

CH21SW

Cotswold Close

CH21RG

Queens Crescent

CH21SA

Newhall Road

CH21LY

Acres Lane

CH21PR

Plas Newton Lane

CH21LJ

Acres Lane

CH21PB

Bank Close

CH21FA

Mottershead Court

CH21QF

Tiverton Close

CH21DG

Upton Park

CH21PE

The Beeches

CH21PL

Plas Newton Lane

CH21LN

Greenfields

CH21BT

Mill Lane

CH21SG

Bolesworth Road

CH21NJ

St James Avenue

CH21TH

Newhall Road

CH24AJ

Napier Road

CH21DD

Beechway

CH24AU

Simpson Close

CH21SF

Chirk Close

CH21RB

Cotebrook Drive

CH21SB

Tintern Avenue

CH21LB

Heath Terrace

CH24AN

Upton

CH21HT

Heath Road

CH21AR

Frost Drive

CH21QS

Dorfold Way

CH24AE

Harington Road

CH21RR

Lakeside Close

CH21LZ

Rosedene Close

CH21QL

Weston Grove

CH21EG

Oaks Drive

CH22JF

Stanton Drive

CH24AD

Harington Close

CH21JN

Long Lane

CH21BL

Upton Grange

CH21LU

Wheldon Close

CH21NE

Woodlea Avenue

CH24BU

Upton

CH21LS

Caughall Road

CH21ND

Woodlea Avenue

CH21LP

Caughall Road

CH21QR

Cross Green

CH21ST

Aldford Road

CH21PH

The Beeches

CH21SD

Bolesworth Road

CH21BB

Liverpool Road

CH24BD

Upton

CH21DL

Grangeside

Data Sources

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