Welcome to Blacon

Blacon is a suburb located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is situated on the western side of the city and is bordered by the River Dee to the south. The area was originally developed in the 1930s as a council housing estate to provide affordable homes for the working-class families of Chester. Today, Blacon is a vibrant community with a mix of council and privately owned homes.

The area has a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and community centers. The Blacon High School is a popular choice for parents in the area, and there are several primary schools to choose from. The Blacon Youth and Community Centre provides a range of activities for young people, including sports, music, and drama. The Blacon Adventure Playground is also a popular destination for families, with its zip line, climbing wall, and other outdoor activities.

Blacon is well connected to the rest of Chester and the surrounding areas. The A55 and M53 motorways are easily accessible, providing links to Liverpool, Manchester, and North Wales. The area is also served by several bus routes, with regular services to Chester city center and other nearby towns. Overall, Blacon is a thriving community with a strong sense of identity and a range of amenities to suit all ages and interests.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Arches Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Ashfield	Saughall Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5EZ 01244667660 School Website
J H Godwin Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Cartledge	Melbourne Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5JG 01244259666 School Website
Blacon High School A Specialist Sports College Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Hudson	Melbourne Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5JH 01244371475 School Website
Highfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Dowling	Blacon Point Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5LD 01244259650 School Website
Dee Point Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dave Williams	Blacon Point Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5NF 01244372631 School Website
St Theresas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Holland	Kipling Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5UU 01244470860 School Website
University Of Chester Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Eunice Simmons	Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ 1244375444 School Website
Chester Blue Coat Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Matthew Hover	Walpole Street Chester Cheshire CH1 4HG 01244455275 School Website
Pine Lodge Pupil Referral Unit Ages:13-17 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Thomas	79 Liverpool Road Chester Cheshire CH2 1AW 01244397598 School Website
The Queens School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Wallace-Woodroffe	City Walls Road Chester Cheshire CH1 2NN 01244312078 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bache Mill Lane, Bache, Cheshire, CH2 1BS 1.64 Miles

Chester City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS 2.02 Miles

Capenhurst Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HE 3.88 Miles

Hawarden The Highway, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DH 4.40 Miles

Hawarden Bridge Dee Marsh Junction, Sealand, Flintshire, CH5 2GG 4.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chester Radio Taxis 01244 372372 55A Garden Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4EW 1.26 Miles
My P.A. Executive Cars 01244 490071 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4JP 1.28 Miles
Star Cars 01244 677934 10 Ketlan Ct/River La, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8SB 1.57 Miles
Minibus Hire Chester 01244 555002 Town Hall/Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ 1.62 Miles
Rws Mini Bus Travel 01244 490494 Nicholas Street Mews, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2QS 1.62 Miles
Ch1 Chauffeur Services Ltd 07723 335840 17 Park Walk, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2EQ 1.77 Miles
King Cabs 01244 311551 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 1.77 Miles
King Kabs 01244 343434 53 Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NG 1.77 Miles
Chester Taxi 07915 628812 Wrekin Way, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8DD 1.90 Miles
Taxicall Chester 01244 458458 Chester Railway Station, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3DR 1.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ch1 Chevron Hey Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Highfield Road Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 St Theresas School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Western Avenue Post Office Blacon Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 The Parade Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 The Parade Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 Blacon Point Road Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Saughall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Oakfield Road Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Mayfield Road Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Blacon Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Greyhound Retail Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ch1 Sealand Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Hatton Road Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ch1 Burnsway Blacon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Western Ave Medical Ctre 01244 390755	Western Ave Medical Ctre Gordon Rd, Off Western Av Blacon,Chester Cheshire CH1 5PA
Holy Trinity Church Hall	Norris Road Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5DZ
Dr Russell And Partners 01244 390103	Blacon Clinic Chruch Way Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5HS
Extended Hours Service 01244 650300	1829 Building Countess Of Chester Hp Liverpool Road, Chester Cheshire CH2 1HJ
Garden Lane Medical Ctr. 01244 346677	Garden Lane Medical Ctr. 19 Garden Lane Chester Cheshire CH1 4EN

Local Stores

Saughall
Church Road
Saughall
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 6EP
01244 881408
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR Carlton
Western Avenue
Blacon
Chester
CH1 5PN
01244 380077
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Western Avenue Veterinary Centre
Unit C Sydney Parade Blacon Chester Cheshire CH1 5QY 01244377076 info@dvsdiagnostics.com 0.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Lunch Break: 13:00 - 14:00
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Ben Jones Veterinary Surgery
52 High Street Saltney Chester Cheshire CH4 8SF 01244 629999 enquiries@benjonesvet.co.uk Website 1.67 miles

Animals Treated
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Chester Vets4pets
35 Brook Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 2EB 01244 400273 chester@vets4pets.com Website 1.79 miles
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Animals Treated
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Flookersbrook Veterinary Surgery
2 Ermine Road Chester Cheshire CH2 3PL 01244 313311 flookersbrookvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.90 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	17:00
Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
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Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice
10 Rushton Drive Upton Chester Cheshire CH2 1RE 01244 377365 Website 2.10 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Green Lane Veterinary Centre
5 Green Lane Chester Cheshire CH4 8LS 01244 683 858 vets@greenlanevets.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Wepre Park
This Is A Great Little Walk For Little Legs – Ideal As It’S Got A Good Path (Pushchair-Friendly, Most Of The Way).Parking Is Free And There’S Plenty Of It. It Has Park Area With Picnic Benches And A Café Area Next To The Car Park, Also With Toilets. 51 Wepre Ln Connah'S Quay Deeside CH5 4JR 5.68 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 8.60 miles

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Eastham Country Park
Vast Woodlands And Grass Areas For Off Lead Walking And Squirrel Chasing.Parking, Toilets, Cafe &Amp; Pub All Accessible From Park. Eastham Country Park Visitor Centre Birkenhead 8.82 miles Wirral

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 8.98 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Sandstone Trail
A Walk Through The Forest Following The Sandstone Trail. Simons Ln Lancashire 10.13 miles Car Park Free

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Delamere Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire. On This Route, You Will Follow The Red Waymarked Blakemere Trail, Allowing You To Walk Among Mature Trees And Around Blakemere Moss. Delamere Forest Is The Largest Forest In Cheshire, With Many Walking Trails In The Forest. CW8 2HZ 11.05 miles Situated Approximately 10 Miles From The Outskirts Of Chester And Close To The M56. The Forest Park Is Well Sign-Posted From The A54, A556 And B5152.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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