Postcode CH1 4BH is located in an urban city, within the Blacon ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Chester City & Garden Quarter area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from CH1 4BH.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH1 4BH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bache located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bache | N/A | Walking directions to Bache |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blacon
In the CH1 4BH postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 4BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Parkgate Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4AZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Old Seals Way, Chester, CH1 4RY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 71 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Unimarket | 55 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EW | Walking directions to Unimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.