Postcode CH2 1HQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chemistry Pits Play Area.
Upton West & Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Upton West & Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from CH2 1HQ.
Upton West & Heath near CH2 1HQ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chemistry Pits Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chemistry Pits Play Area |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £215,000 |
| Detached | 30 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £134,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upton
In the CH2 1HQ postcode area, located within Upton West & Heath, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 1HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 143 Long Lane, Chester, CH2 1JF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Upton Heath | 159 Long Lane, Chester, CH2 1JF | Walking directions to Upton Heath |
| 0.4 mi | Bush Dogs | Caughall Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1LH | Walking directions to Bush Dogs |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for CH2 1HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Bryan
Upton - Elected 4 May 2023
Sherin Akhtar
Upton - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.