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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

CH15BS

Western Avenue

CH15LF

St Chads Road

CH15AL

Virginia Drive

CH15DY

Norris Road

CH15BU

Blacon Avenue

CH15UL

Housman Close

CH15XG

Thomas Close

CH708BX

Blacon

CH15AN

Embassy Close

CH15NJ

Hillside Road

CH708AS

Blacon

CH15HQ

Saughall Road

CH15LG

Graham Road

CH15FB

Norris Road

CH15AU

Ashfield Crescent

CH15ST

Hafod Close

CH15DN

Stamford Road

CH15RR

Nevin Road

CH15UN

Tennyson Walk

CH15HA

Jonathans Way

CH15NE

Blacon Point Road

CH15FA

Chelmsford Court

CH14QG

Greyhound Park Road

CH15RP

Nevin Road

CH15AX

Highfield Road

CH15JT

Blacon Point Road

CH15RD

Treborth Road

CH15AE

Wavertree Road

CH15HR

Palatine Close

CH15QF

Dyserth Road

CH15NR

Morton Road

CH15LP

Cotes Place

CH15BT

Durham Road

CH15HG

Saughall Road

CH15LQ

Graham Road

CH15FE

Celebration Drive

CH15UE

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15EB

Adelaide Road

CH15EA

Norman Way

CH15RE

Treborth Road

CH15PD

Walton Place

CH15SU

Darwin Road

CH15SR

Penmon Close

CH708BN

Blacon

CH14LY

Hartford Way

CH15QN

Cyman Close

CH15US

Shelley Road

CH15QS

Blacon Point Road

CH15PL

Chevron Close

CH15DG

Stamford Road

CH15DD

Auckland Road

CH15ET

Saughall Road

CH15FF

Silver Road

CH15DW

Stamford Road

CH15BB

Blacon Avenue

CH15LW

Cleaver Road

CH15UQ

Wordsworth Crescent

CH15AA

Woodside Road

CH15JJ

Boleyn Close

CH15XP

Byron Close

CH15NU

Belvedere Drive

CH15EP

Mostyn Place

CH15SS

Penmon Close

CH15SE

Wyndham Road

CH14QN

Chantry Court

CH15PE

Sumner Road

CH14RY

Old Seals Way

CH708AA

Blacon

CH14LH

Sealand Road

CH15QY

Western Avenue

CH15EF

Hatton Road

CH15SD

Wyndham Road

CH15JD

Blacon

CH708AG

Blacon

CH15BW

Canterbury Road

CH15RL

Dinas Close

CH15NN

Southway

CH14QS

Jupiter Drive

CH15JB

Aragon Green

CH15BG

Malvern Road

CH708AP

Blacon

CH15NP

Morton Road

CH15DQ

Stamford Road

CH15QE

Dyserth Road

CH15EZ

Saughall Road

CH14QT

Minerva Court

CH15DL

Masefield Drive

CH15BH

Worcester Place

CH15JZ

Provan Way

CH15QX

Western Avenue

CH15JA

Onslow Road

CH15RY

Glyn Garth

CH15AT

Longdale Drive

CH15SN

Blacon Point Road

CH708BG

Jupiter Drive

CH15LB

Sherwood Road

CH15UH

Wordsworth Crescent

CH708DQ

Blacon

CH708BP

Blacon

CH14NE

Chelford Close

Data Sources

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