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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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.