The Glen, Blacon, Chester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CH1 5GA.
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At a glance
17 property sales on The Glen, Blacon, Chester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £184,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £142,279. Average sale prices rose from £91,500 in 2016 to £184,000 in 2026 (+101%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 44% below the Chester average of £330,634 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on The Glen range from £82,500 to £190,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 294 streets in Chester with at least two sales in the last year, The Glen ranks 259th for average price.
House prices on The Glen compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CH1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 17 | £142,279 | 20 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on The Glen
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, The Glen CH1 5GA | 20 Mar 2026 | £187,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Glen CH1 5GA | 9 Feb 2026 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Glen CH1 5GA | 16 Jan 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Glen CH1 5GA | 26 Sep 2025 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, The Glen CH1 5GA | 20 Jan 2023 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, The Glen CH1 5GA | 28 Oct 2022 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, The Glen CH1 5GA | 4 Oct 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Glen CH1 5GA | 25 Jun 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Glen CH1 5GA | 17 Dec 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, The Glen CH1 5GA | 10 Jan 2020 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, The Glen CH1 5GA | 6 Dec 2019 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Glen CH1 5GA | 29 Mar 2019 | £86,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Glen CH1 5GA | 19 Jun 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Glen CH1 5GA | 12 Feb 2018 | £118,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Glen CH1 5GA | 14 Aug 2017 | £127,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Glen CH1 5GA | 30 Sep 2016 | £82,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, The Glen CH1 5GA | 29 Apr 2016 | £100,500 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, The Glen | £127,000 (Aug 2017) → £187,000 (Mar 2026) | +47% over 9 yrs |
| 3, The Glen | £145,000 (Jun 2021) → £175,000 (Feb 2026) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 2, The Glen | £130,000 (Jun 2018) → £190,000 (Jan 2026) | +46% over 8 yrs |
| 28, The Glen | £135,000 (Jan 2020) → £160,000 (Oct 2022) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 26, The Glen | £132,000 (Dec 2019) → £145,000 (Oct 2021) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| 21, The Glen | £82,500 (Sep 2016) → £118,500 (Feb 2018) → £140,000 (Dec 2020) | +70% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Glen
Crime
161 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Glen 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 | 68 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Glen is in or near 4 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
- Tidal River Dee at 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 The Glen
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arches Community Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Highfield Community Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 179 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| J H Godwin Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College 651 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dee Point Primary School 485 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ancora House School 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 369 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Chester station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Capenhurst station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stamford Road (opp, Blacon Avenue) 3 min walk
- The Highfield (o/s, Western Avenue) 3 min walk
- Blacon Parade (opp, Blacon Avenue) 3 min walk
- The Highfield (opp, Western Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Western Ave Medical Ctre
Gordon Road, Blacon, Chester · 0.5 mi - Garden Lane Medical Ctr.
19 Garden Lane, Garden Lane, Chester · 1.3 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
2Nd Fl, Fountains Health, Chester · 1.4 mi - Fountains Medical Practice
Fountains Health, Delamere Street, Chester · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Blacon · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chester Blacon Blacon Ave · 0.3 mi
- Heron Heron Blacon · 0.5 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Chester Greyhound Park Superstore · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Swettenham Chemists · 0.3 mi
- Garrett Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Liverpool Road (dental Surgery) · 1.3 mi
- Delamere Street Dental Practice · 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 553 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,215 |
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 The Glen
Ethnic group
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.6% | 54.5% |
| No religion | 38% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.2% | 7.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.1% | 35.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 17.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Cheshire West and Chester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.1% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25% | 16.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.2% | 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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