Postcode CH1 5QS 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blacon South is £39,977 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Blacon Community Nature Park.
Blacon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Blacon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.9% 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 5QS.
Blacon South near CH1 5QS 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 1.8 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 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 5QS postcode area, located within Blacon South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5PN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5QY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.