Postcode CH2 1BS is located in an urban city, within the Upton ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Upton West & Heath area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 294.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton West & Heath is £58,560 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wealstone Park.
Upton West & Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,965 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Upton West & Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 294.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton West & Heath is £58,560 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH2 1BS.
Upton West & Heath near CH2 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bache located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wealstone Park | Small | Walking directions to Wealstone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dicksons Drive Field | Small | Walking directions to Dicksons Drive Field |
| 0.3 mi | Upton Cockpit | Small | Walking directions to Upton Cockpit |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £497,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £113,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upton
In the CH2 1BS postcode area, located within Upton West & Heath, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mill Lane, Chester, CH2 1BT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | Valley Drive, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1UL | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Weston Grove, Chester, CH2 1QL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.