Postcode CH70 8BJ 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 Chester City & Garden Quarter area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year. The nearest station is Bache, about 1.7 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.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Chester City & Garden Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £46,872 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH70 8BJ.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH70 8BJ 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.
| 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 CH70 8BJ.
In the CH70 8BJ postcode area, located within Chester City & Garden Quarter, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH70 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Greyhound Park Road, Chester, CH1 4QG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1-3 Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Hartford Way, Chester, CH1 4NT | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 CH70 8BJ, 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 CH70 8BJ records about 158 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CH70 8BJ in Chester City & Garden Quarter 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 CH70 8BJ, including Dee Point Primary School (Requires improvement), Highfield Community Primary School (Good) and The Arches Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH70 8BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,334 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 CH70 8BJ 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.