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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

CH15PB

Blacon Point Road

CH14LT

Bumpers Lane

CH15BZ

Lincoln Road

CH15UU

Kipling Road

CH14RN

Park West

CH15QQ

Nevin Road

CH708AE

Blacon

CH15BN

Durham Road

CH15PN

Western Avenue

CH15RW

Nant Peris

CH15DT

Brentwood Road

CH15JS

Elmuir

CH708AH

Blacon

CH15QW

Rhuddlan Road

CH15LZ

Bridgeman Road

CH15HP

Cleves Close

CH15EN

Fernhill Road

CH14PA

Jupiter Drive

CH15EG

Church Hall Close

CH14QJ

Sovereign Way

CH15SW

Blacon Point Road

CH14NS

Knutsford Way

CH15AG

Oakfield Road

CH15BY

Warwick Road

CH15QJ

Cemlyn Close

CH15LS

Stubbs Place

CH15RS

Nevin Road

CH15ND

Rawson Road

CH15HD

Dentith Drive

CH15XB

Chaucer Close

CH708BA

Blacon

CH15NW

Southway

CH15NG

Blacon Point Road

CH15LH

St Chads Hamlet

CH15UA

Keats Terrace

CH15BF

Burns Way

CH708AW

Blacon

CH15NF

Blacon Point Road

CH15JP

Dyserth Road

CH15UJ

Marlowe Close

CH15BR

Lichfield Road

CH15HZ

Mayfield Road

CH708BQ

Blacon

CH15HH

Naomi Close

CH708AQ

Blacon

CH708BT

Blacon

CH15BX

Blacon Avenue

CH15RU

Conway Grove

CH15GA

The Glen

Data Sources

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