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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 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
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
48.69(+31%)
Public order
12.33(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-39%)
Drugs
4.32(+11%)
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

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £225K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Blacon North area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blacon North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£260,000£304
Semi-Detached24£202,300£235
Terraced24£170,000£209
Flats1£107,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blacon North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blacon North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£140,000£95,000
2017£180,000£139,500£105,500
2018£179,000£135,000£115,000
2019£172,500£138,000£117,000
2020£210,000£146,000£119,500
2021£227,500£170,000£141,250
2022£222,500£190,000£155,000
2023£220,000£182,750£145,000
2024£240,000£182,500£162,500
2025£223,500£190,000£168,500
2026£260,000£228,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blacon North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blacon North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£173£128
2017£201£173£150
2018£233£166£133
2019£203£170£147
2020£157£192£137
2021£242£229£175
2022£241£253£183
2023£218£228£176
2024£239£239£186
2025£292£212£212
2026£409£301£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blacon North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blacon North in the last year.

All postcodes in Blacon North

CH15ED

Hatton Road

CH15DN

Stamford Road

CH15EP

Mostyn Place

CH15EL

Harthill Road

CH15XA

Shelley Road

CH15JX

Hadrian Drive

CH15HT

Saughall Road

CH15XD

Browning Close

CH15LA

Burton Road

CH15HQ

Saughall Road

CH15TX

Griffin Close

CH15UG

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15XT

Blacon Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.