Postcode CH1 5RQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blacon South is £39,977 per year. The nearest station is Bache, about 2 miles away. There are 4 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 a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Blacon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from CH1 5RQ.
Blacon South near CH1 5RQ 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 2 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 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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH1 5RQ.
In the CH1 5RQ postcode area, located within Blacon South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH1 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Western Avenue, Chester, CH1 5PN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for CH1 5RQ, 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 5RQ records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CH1 5RQ in Blacon South is £200,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CH1 5RQ, including Dee Point Primary School (Requires improvement), Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College (Requires improvement) and J H Godwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH1 5RQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,357 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 5RQ 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.