Postcode CH2 1QJ 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton East is £48,122 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wealstone Park.
Upton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Upton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton East is £48,122 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from CH2 1QJ.
Upton East near CH2 1QJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wealstone Park | Small | Walking directions to Wealstone Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chemistry Pits Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Chemistry Pits Play Area |
| 0.4 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 1QJ postcode area, located within Upton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH2 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Weston Grove, Chester, CH2 1QL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 143 Long Lane, Chester, CH2 1JF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores Edwards at Chester | 159 Long Lane, Chester, CH2 1JF | Walking directions to Premier Stores Edwards at Chester |
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.