Postcode insights

CH1 5EN

Fernhill Road

Blacon

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Detailed insights for CH1 5EN

Overview

Postcode CH1 5EN 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 Blacon North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blacon North is £37,897 per year. The nearest station is Bache, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
64.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Blacon North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blacon North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.7%

Approximately 64.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blacon North is £37,897 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH1 5EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Blacon North near CH1 5EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bache located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
9,033 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.49(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-66%)
Drugs
3.7(-5%)
Public order
3.08(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.46(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
79.9%
Other White
34
8.88%
Arab
15
3.92%
African
7
1.83%
Indian
5
1.31%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
31.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
45.11%
Social rents from council
26
19.55%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.29%
Owns outright
13
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.27%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Blacon

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £235K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £240 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
Detached13£349,995£303
Semi-Detached57£210,000£258
Terraced39£170,000£203
Flats2£111,250£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£107,500£200,000£165,000
2026£255,000£115,000£224,000£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£303£156£244£198
2026£352£155£279£207
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.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 5EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 5EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025110, Hatton Road, Chester, CH1 5EFTerracedFreehold£160,000
02 Apr 202672, Norris Road, Chester, CH1 5DZTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Sept 202582, Norris Road, Chester, CH1 5DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
29 Aug 202552, Norris Road, Chester, CH1 5DZTerracedFreehold£170,000
29 Oct 202522, Sherwood Road, Chester, CH1 5HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the CH1 5EN postcode area, located within Blacon North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH1 5EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Arches Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryJ H Godwin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 5EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CH1 5EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBlacon News and Post Office7-8 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HNWalking directions to Blacon News and Post Office
0.2 miSpar12 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HNWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH1 5EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Samantha Dixon

Chester North and Neston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyChester North and NestonE14001163
WardBlaconE05012209
ParishCheshire West and Chester, unparished areaE43000272
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blacon NorthE02003798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 029AE01018309
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH1 5EN

Is CH1 5EN (Blacon North) safe?

The area around CH1 5EN records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CH1 5EN?

The median sale price around CH1 5EN in Blacon North is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH1 5EN?

There are 6 schools close to CH1 5EN, including St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Arches Community Primary School (Good) and J H Godwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CH1 5EN?

CH1 5EN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH1 5EN (Blacon North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 5EN is Samantha Dixon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Smith (Labour Party), Carol Gahan (Labour Party) and Sheila Little (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.