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About

Blacon is a large residential ward situated on the northwestern outskirts of Chester. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and some modern apartment developments. It functions as a key suburb for the city, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The ward contains several primary schools and community centres that serve its population.

The landscape is characterised by open green spaces, including the expansive Blacon Meadows, which borders the tidal River Dee. A notable local feature is the Crocky Trail adventure park, located within its boundaries. Transport links are provided by major roads like the A540, connecting residents to Chester city centre and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Blacon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blacon is £41,042 per year. There are 6 schools in Blacon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blacon is home to around 14,085 people, with a population density of about 2,792.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blacon Population
14,085
Population density
2,792 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.47(+39%)
Public order
13.99(+39%)
Shoplifting
13.92(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.31(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.81(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,532
88.96%
Other White
808
5.74%
Other
91
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
0.53%
Irish
74
0.53%
Total population: 14,087

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,883
25.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,214
19.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,806
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,802
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,413
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 11,128

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,562
25.99%
Owns outright
1,549
25.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,415
23.54%
Social rents from council
663
11.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
10.58%
Total households: 6,011

Property prices in Blacon

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 in Blacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blacon 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£330,000
Flats2£108,750
Semi-Detached60£200,000
Terraced27£165,000

10 years median price trend in Blacon

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

All postcodes in Blacon

CH708AD

Blacon

CH708BF

Blacon

CH15DT

Brentwood Road

CH15QB

Blacon Point Road

CH14NE

Chelford Close

CH14RJ

Park West

CH15DA

Palmerston Close

CH15HZ

Mayfield Road

CH15NR

Morton Road

CH15UP

Stearns Close

CH15XF

Byron Close

CH708AG

Blacon

CH708DR

Blacon

CH15AT

Longdale Drive

CH15BB

Blacon Avenue

CH15EJ

Alderley Place

CH14AY

Abbotsmeads

CH15NU

Belvedere Drive

CH15UW

Tennyson Walk

CH15BJ

Ludlow Road

CH15EL

Harthill Road

CH15PQ

Blacon Point Road

CH15UE

Wordsworth Crescent

CH708AA

Blacon

CH708BY

Blacon

CH15DU

Brentwood Road

CH15LR

Clifton Drive

CH15NQ

Blacon Point Road

CH15XL

Blake Close

CH15QS

Blacon Point Road

CH15UR

Meynell Place

CH708AE

Blacon

CH708AU

Blacon

CH15JJ

Boleyn Close

CH14DB

Meadowside Mews

CH15EF

Hatton Road

CH15HE

Saxon Way

CH15LH

St Chads Hamlet

CH15PR

Western Avenue

CH15TX

Griffin Close

CH15UJ

Marlowe Close

CH15WB

Blacon Avenue

CH15XB

Chaucer Close

CH14LS

Sealand Road

CH15BL

Westbourne Road

CH15FG

Blacon

CH15HL

Burton Road

CH15NA

Cleaver Road

CH14YQ

Blacon

CH15AL

Virginia Drive

CH15DX

Lynwood Road

CH15FE

Celebration Drive

CH15JZ

Provan Way

CH15LQ

Graham Road

CH15SZ

Adelaide Road

CH708DH

Blacon

CH708AW

Blacon

CH15JN

Ashmuir Close

CH15SH

Auckland Road

CH14NL

Winsford Way

CH15JE

Cairns Crescent

CH15SF

Wyndham Road

CH15AH

Melverley Drive

CH15BW

Canterbury Road

CH15DE

Stamford Road

CH15EN

Fernhill Road

CH15HF

Roman Drive

CH15PZ

Wemyss Road

CH15QF

Dyserth Road

CH708BT

Blacon

CH15FD

Blacon Point Road

CH15HJ

Sherwood Road

CH15XG

Thomas Close

CH708BG

Jupiter Drive

CH14RL

Jupiter Drive

CH15AA

Woodside Road

CH15AD

Glenside Close

CH15BZ

Lincoln Road

CH15LA

Burton Road

CH15LJ

Blacon Point Road

CH15LZ

Bridgeman Road

CH15XQ

Burns Way

CH708DQ

Blacon

CH15BD

Blacon Avenue

CH15BE

Blacon Hall Road

CH15HY

Mayfield Road

CH15NY

Stratford Road

CH15UH

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15BQ

Hereford Place

CH15TY

Shelley Road

CH15XT

Blacon Avenue

CH708DF

Jupiter Drive

CH14AZ

Abbots Terrace

CH15GA

The Glen

CH15LD

Blacon Point Road

CH15PT

Fowler Road

CH15UN

Tennyson Walk

CH14EX

Jupiter Drive

CH15BY

Warwick Road

CH15DY

Norris Road

Data Sources

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