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About

Blacon North is a residential suburb situated on the northwestern edge of Chester. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces, such as the expansive grounds surrounding the former Blacon Hall. The district is served by its own community high school and a range of local convenience shops catering to daily needs.

A notable local landmark is the prominent water tower, a visible structure that stands within the residential streets. The area is well-connected by major roads, including the A548 and A5116, providing direct routes into Chester city centre and towards the nearby industrial estates. Public transport links offer regular bus services. The community is also home to the Blacon Adventure Playground, a dedicated facility for younger residents.

Area overview

On average Blacon North has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blacon North is £37,897 per year. There are 1 schools in Blacon North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blacon North is home to around 6,243 people, with a population density of about 4,208.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blacon North Population
6,243
Population density
4,208 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.89(+29%)
Public order
12.81(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-72%)
Drugs
5.13(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,597
89.61%
Other White
312
5%
Irish
42
0.67%
Other Asian
39
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.61%
Total population: 6,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,304
26.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
934
19.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
813
16.63%
Level 3 (A level)
793
16.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 4,890

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
719
28.01%
Owns with a mortgage
616
24%
Owns outright
613
23.88%
Social rents from council
295
11.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
10.79%
Total households: 2,567

Property prices in Blacon North

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 in Blacon North area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blacon North 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 Blacon North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£236,500
Flats1£107,500
Semi-Detached23£190,000
Terraced15£170,000

10 years median price trend in Blacon North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blacon North.

All postcodes in Blacon North

CH15DT

Brentwood Road

CH15HZ

Mayfield Road

CH15UP

Stearns Close

CH15XF

Byron Close

CH15BB

Blacon Avenue

CH15EJ

Alderley Place

CH14AY

Abbotsmeads

CH15UW

Tennyson Walk

CH15BJ

Ludlow Road

CH15EL

Harthill Road

CH15UE

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15DU

Brentwood Road

CH15XL

Blake Close

CH15UR

Meynell Place

CH15JJ

Boleyn Close

CH15EF

Hatton Road

CH15HE

Saxon Way

CH15TX

Griffin Close

CH15UJ

Marlowe Close

CH15WB

Blacon Avenue

CH15XB

Chaucer Close

CH15HL

Burton Road

CH15DX

Lynwood Road

CH15JZ

Provan Way

CH15BW

Canterbury Road

CH15DE

Stamford Road

CH15EN

Fernhill Road

CH15HF

Roman Drive

CH15HJ

Sherwood Road

CH15XG

Thomas Close

CH15BZ

Lincoln Road

CH15LA

Burton Road

CH15XQ

Burns Way

CH15BD

Blacon Avenue

CH15BE

Blacon Hall Road

CH15HY

Mayfield Road

CH15UH

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15BQ

Hereford Place

CH15TY

Shelley Road

CH15XT

Blacon Avenue

CH14AZ

Abbots Terrace

CH15UN

Tennyson Walk

CH15BY

Warwick Road

CH15DY

Norris Road

CH15JL

Saxon Way

CH15DL

Masefield Drive

CH15BP

Exeter Place

CH15DB

Carlisle Road

CH15FB

Norris Road

CH15BN

Durham Road

CH15DG

Stamford Road

CH15HH

Naomi Close

CH15UA

Keats Terrace

CH15XP

Byron Close

CH15HU

Willow Drive

CH15UU

Kipling Road

CH15FA

Chelmsford Court

CH15EE

Hatton Road

CH15UF

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15BX

Blacon Avenue

CH15DQ

Stamford Road

CH15JU

Tudor Green

CH15BH

Worcester Place

CH15XA

Shelley Road

CH15BR

Lichfield Road

CH15HA

Jonathans Way

CH15DH

Stamford Road

CH15XJ

Barnes Close

CH14BE

Parkgate Road

CH15HP

Cleves Close

CH15HQ

Saughall Road

CH15UQ

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15XD

Browning Close

CH15BF

Burns Way

CH15JB

Aragon Green

CH15UG

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15UZ

Shelley Road

CH15XH

Morgan Close

CH15HR

Palatine Close

CH15UX

Donne Place

CH15GB

Burton Road

CH15JX

Hadrian Drive

CH15WA

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15BG

Malvern Road

CH15UD

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15HT

Saughall Road

CH15EW

Leaside Road

CH15HG

Saughall Road

CH15HW

The Parade

CH15DS

Crabwall Place

CH15DW

Stamford Road

CH15JY

Cavalier Drive

CH15LB

Sherwood Road

CH15BT

Durham Road

CH15DF

Stamford Road

CH15BU

Blacon Avenue

CH15DJ

Burns Way

CH15UB

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15UT

Shelley Road

CH15DN

Stamford Road

Data Sources

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