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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 average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Blacon is £200,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £231,500. There are 6 schools in Blacon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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 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

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £232K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Blacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £445,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£329,995£300
Semi-Detached63£210,000£265
Terraced40£175,000£212
Flats3£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blacon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blacon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,750£110,000£140,000£98,225
2017£186,000£60,000£138,000£111,000
2018£180,000£73,500£145,000£115,000
2019£172,500£101,750£144,950£119,500
2020£220,000£97,500£155,000£122,500
2021£237,500£80,000£167,000£133,000
2022£240,000£134,975£190,000£155,000
2023£326,248£155,623£190,000£153,500
2024£337,748£110,000£197,000£174,000
2025£349,995£108,750£200,000£166,000
2026£240,000£115,000£221,250£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blacon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blacon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£142£165£133
2017£185£147£168£139
2018£199£106£172£135
2019£208£135£176£147
2020£227£145£205£157
2021£234£162£210£162
2022£275£141£241£186
2023£305£165£234£191
2024£283£168£245£208
2025£305£149£239£199
2026£285£155£269£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blacon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blacon ward.

Local councillors

Alan Smith

Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Carol Gahan

Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sheila Little

Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party