Postcode CH1 5HW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blacon North is £37,897 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Blacon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Blacon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.0% 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.
The average income per household in Blacon North is £37,897 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH1 5HW.
Blacon North near CH1 5HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bache located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5HW postcode area, located within Blacon North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 5HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 12 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Blacon News and Post Office | 7-8 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Blacon News and Post Office |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 85 Blacon Avenue, Chester, CH1 5BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.