Postcode CH70 8DH 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is Bache located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 187.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Chester City & Garden Quarter is £37,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH70 8DH.
Chester City & Garden Quarter near CH70 8DH 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Blacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blacon
In the CH70 8DH 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 8DH
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.