Postcode CH1 5NU is located in an urban city, within the Blacon area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Blacon South area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blacon South is £39,977 per year. The median sale price in Blacon is £200,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,500 and £231,000. The nearest station is Bache, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Blacon Community Nature Park.
Blacon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,168 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Blacon South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blacon South is £39,977 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH1 5NU.
Blacon South near CH1 5NU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blacon Community Nature Park | Small | Walking directions to Blacon Community Nature Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Blacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £329,995 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £210,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 41 | £175,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £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 | £108,750 | £200,000 | £166,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £115,000 | £221,250 | £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 | £305 | £149 | £239 | £199 |
| 2026 | £285 | £155 | £269 | £225 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 5NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 5, Belvedere Drive, Chester, CH1 5NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 71, Sumner Road, Chester, CH1 5PE | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 43, Hillside Road, Chester, CH1 5NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 43, Hillside Road, Chester, CH1 5NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 30, Hillside Road, Chester, CH1 5NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,950 |
In the CH1 5NU postcode area, located within Blacon South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Arches Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
The Arches Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jul 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Highfield Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jan 2012. | |
Highfield Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jan 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | J H Godwin Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
J H Godwin Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CH1 5NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blacon News and Post Office | 7-8 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Blacon News and Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 12 The Parade, Chester, CH1 5HN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5QY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5PN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH1 5NU, 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 5NU records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CH1 5NU in Blacon is £200,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CH1 5NU, including The Arches Community Primary School (Good), Highfield Community Primary School (Good) and J H Godwin Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CH1 5NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,168 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 5NU 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).