Appleton Road is in Upton, Chester and in Chester district. CH2 1JJ is located in the Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Chester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleton Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CH2 1JH, CH2 1HW, CH2 1HB, CH2 1TF, CH2 1TG, CH2 1TQ, CH2 1QR, CH2 1QS, CH2 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CH2 1JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CH2 1JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 26.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 54% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 15.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 46.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 94.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Road was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Newton & Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appleton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Newton & Hoole and the 258th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Appleton Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-11-28 | £601,714 |
| 32 Appleton Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £703,100 | 2024-09-25 | £737,725 |
| 6 Appleton Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-16 | £412,391 |
| 48 Appleton Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-07-06 | £580,000 |
| 46 Appleton Road, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-15 | £523,786 |
CH2 1JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CH2 1JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | 4out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill View Primary School Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HB | 4out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Kingsway West , Newton CH2 2LA | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Upton Lane , Upton Heath CH2 1ED | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 91 Hoole Road , CH2 3NG | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 2out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Melbourne Road , Blacon CH1 5JH | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken shop upton/papi taco/fiesta mexico/rebel rito | 86 Weston Grove, Upton | 375 yd | |
| Cafe Number One | 76 Weston Grove, Upton | 375 yd | |
| Kingsway Community Cafe | 91 Kingsway | 774 yd | |
| Chatwins | 11 Mill Lane, Upton | 774 yd | |
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Dicksons Drive | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County Sports Club | Cheshire County Sports Club Plas Newton Lane | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Xin | 90 Weston Grove, Upton | 375 yd | |
| Fish And Chips @ Weston Grove | Unit 1 Weston Grove, Upton | 406 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 Weston Grove, Upton | 409 yd | |
| Oceans | 57 Kingsway | 727 yd | |
| Mill Lane Fish Bar | 13 Mill Lane, Upton | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 4 Weston Grove, Upton | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill View School WEALSTONE LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Wealstone Lane Playing Field WEALSTONE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 385 yd |
| Kingsway Sports Pitches Kingsway | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Kingsway High School (Closed) Kingsway | 629 yd | |
| Upton-By-Chester High School ST. JAMES AVENUE | 793 yd | |
| Newton Primary School KINGSWAY WEST | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Limewood Playing Fields LIME WOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 151.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 151.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.