Postcode CH1 5HZ 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Blacon North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 5HZ.
Blacon North near CH1 5HZ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £349,995 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £210,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 39 | £170,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 2 | £111,250 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 5HZ.
In the CH1 5HZ postcode area, located within Blacon North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 5HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 12 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Blacon News and Post Office | 7-8 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Blacon News and Post Office |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5QY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5PN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5HZ, 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
The area around CH1 5HZ 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.
The median sale price around CH1 5HZ in Blacon North is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CH1 5HZ, including J H Godwin Primary School (Good), Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (Requires improvement) and The Arches Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH1 5HZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston covering CH1 5HZ 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).
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.