Postcode CH1 4RW 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 158.1 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 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Blacon Community Nature Park.
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 158.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 43 ft away from CH1 4RW.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH1 4RW 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blacon Community Nature Park | Small | Walking directions to Blacon Community Nature Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £172,500 |
| Detached | 19 | £349,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £107,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blacon
In the CH1 4RW postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 4RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Greyhound Park Road, Chester, CH1 4QG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Greyhound Park Road, Chester, CH1 4QG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 1-3 Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for CH1 4RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Smith
Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Carol Gahan
Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Sheila Little
Blacon - Elected 4 May 2023
Samantha Dixon
Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.