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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 102 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
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
55.17(+48%)
Shoplifting
15.55(+169%)
Public order
15.12(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-52%)
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%
African
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 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
Terraced34£172,500
Detached19£349,995
Flats1£107,500
Semi-Detached61£200,000

10 years median price trend in Blacon

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

All postcodes in Blacon

CH15PY

Phillips Road

CH15AD

Glenside Close

CH14DB

Meadowside Mews

CH15PW

Highfield Close

CH15BQ

Hereford Place

CH708DA

Blacon

CH15UY

Palgrave Close

CH15AP

Overwood Lane

CH15FG

Blacon

CH15PR

Western Avenue

CH15WA

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15QL

Cadnant Close

CH708BS

Blacon

CH708AX

Blacon

CH15BJ

Ludlow Road

CH15NY

Stratford Road

CH14RW

Sealand Road

CH14NL

Winsford Way

CH15JH

Melbourne Road

CH15QD

Aberdaron Drive

CH15LY

Bridgeman Road

CH15HW

The Parade

CH15XL

Blake Close

CH15DJ

Burns Way

CH708BE

Blacon

CH15EQ

Cedar Mews

CH15NA

Cleaver Road

CH15JE

Cairns Crescent

CH15JL

Saxon Way

CH15DX

Lynwood Road

CH15PZ

Wemyss Road

CH15UF

Wordsworth Crescent

CH708DN

Jupiter Drive

CH708BY

Blacon

CH15RH

Tregele Close

CH708BF

Blacon

CH15AJ

Imperial Avenue

CH708DF

Jupiter Drive

CH15AW

Bristol Close

CH15AH

Melverley Drive

CH14QP

The Quad

CH15PJ

Fisher Road

CH15JX

Hadrian Drive

CH15AQ

Oakfield Road

CH15XH

Morgan Close

CH708AU

Blacon

CH15TX

Griffin Close

CH708AY

Blacon

CH14RL

Jupiter Drive

CH15PS

Lloyd Place

CH15ES

Bowyers Close

CH15SX

Brisbane Road

CH15DS

Crabwall Place

CH15UR

Meynell Place

CH15HT

Saughall Road

CH15HF

Roman Drive

CH15JG

Melbourne Road

CH15BD

Blacon Avenue

CH15JQ

Melbourne Road

CH15DP

Highcliffe Avenue

CH15RN

Treborth Road

CH15RT

Caernarfon Grove

CH15XA

Shelley Road

CH14PH

Sealand Road

CH15AS

Foxcote Close

CH15RF

Treborth Road

CH15PX

Chevron Close

CH15XJ

Barnes Close

CH708BD

Blacon

CH15SB

Wyndham Road

CH14YQ

Blacon

CH15XF

Byron Close

CH15HL

Burton Road

CH15JU

Tudor Green

CH15GB

Burton Road

CH15QP

Carmel Close

CH15FH

Gracious Avenue

CH15UZ

Shelley Road

CH15ED

Hatton Road

CH15DE

Stamford Road

CH15XE

Milton Road

CH15PU

Willan Road

CH14EX

Jupiter Drive

CH15RZ

Glyn Garth

CH15JN

Ashmuir Close

CH14QR

Mercury Court

CH15SF

Wyndham Road

CH14BH

Saughall Road

CH14NN

Bumper's Lane

CH15LR

Clifton Drive

CH15SA

Auckland Road

CH15EU

Saughall Road

CH14BL

Saughall Road

CH15BL

Westbourne Road

CH708BH

Blacon

CH15LL

Blacon Point Road

CH14BE

Parkgate Road

CH708DE

Blacon

CH15DU

Brentwood Road

CH15PA

Gordon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.