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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

CH15DZ

Norris Road

CH15US

Shelley Road

CH15EA

Norman Way

CH15EP

Mostyn Place

CH15ER

Pulford Road

CH15HN

Blacon Avenue

CH15TZ

Shelley Road

CH15UY

Palgrave Close

CH15HB

Egerton Road

CH15XE

Milton Road

CH15ED

Hatton Road

CH15HD

Dentith Drive

CH15UL

Housman Close

Data Sources

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