Blake Close, Blacon, Chester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH1 5XL.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Blake Close, Blacon, Chester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Jan 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £135,375. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Blake Close range from £106,000 to £180,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Blake Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blake Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £135,375 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Detached | 2 | £174,250 | 13 Dec 2018 |
Sold prices on Blake Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 21 Jan 2022 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 13 Dec 2018 | £178,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 1 Jun 2018 | £170,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 12 Mar 2018 | £106,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 5 Mar 2018 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 22 Sep 2017 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Blake Close CH1 5XL | 26 Jun 2017 | £127,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Blake Close
Crime
159 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blake Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 82 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blake Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Dee in England at Northern Embankment, Chester Flood alert area
- Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester Flood alert area
- River Dee catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Blake Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 179 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Arches Community Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highfield Community Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| J H Godwin Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College 651 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ancora House School 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dee Point Primary School 485 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 369 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bache station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Chester station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Capenhurst station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Griffin Close (opp, Shelley Road) 1 min walk
- Morgan Close (cnr, Shelley Road) 1 min walk
- Donne Place (cnr, Shelley Road) 2 min walk
- Browning Close (cnr, Shelley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Western Ave Medical Ctre
Gordon Road, Blacon, Chester · 0.8 mi - Garden Lane Medical Ctr.
19 Garden Lane, Garden Lane, Chester · 1.4 mi - Upton Village Surgery
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester · 1.4 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
2Nd Fl, Fountains Health, Chester · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chester Blacon Blacon Ave · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Blacon · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Parkgate Road · 0.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda Parkgate Express Petrol · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Swettenham Chemists · 0.4 mi
- Garrett Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Liverpool Road (dental Surgery) · 1.3 mi
- Chester Dental Centre · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 599 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,522 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Cheshire West and Chester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Blake Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.4% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.8% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.3% | 40.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28% | 16.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.2% | 32% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 10.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Cheshire West and Chester.
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