Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester: Living Costs
Cost of Living
Living costs in Blacon sit below the UK average, which makes it one of the more affordable neighbourhoods to buy near Chester. The main reason is lower transport costs and council tax.
You'll spend around £70 a month on transport — well under the UK average of £103. Council tax comes to £140 a month, compared to £147 nationally. Groceries and utilities are much the same as anywhere else in the country.
Your total monthly costs will be around £598, versus roughly £640 for a typical UK household. That difference adds up if you're buying to let. Lower running costs make a property easier to rent out and help protect your yields if interest rates rise.
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Lower than
UK Average
Lower than
Saughall & Mollington
Similar to
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Similar to
Upton
Similar to
Queensferry and Sealand
Estimated Living Costs
Annually
Monthly
Utilities
£1,680
Internet
£336
Council Tax
£1,829
Groceries
£2,640
Transport
£840
Council tax in Blacon, 2026-27
In Blacon (Cheshire West and Chester), estimated 2026-27 council tax is about £152 a month for a couple and £114 for a single person (most common band: A, £1,678 a year).
| Household | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | £114 | £1,372 |
| Couple | £152 | £1,829 |
| Family | £152 | £1,829 |
| Single parent | £114 | £1,372 |
Most common band in Blacon: A (£1,678.22 a year before discounts).
| Band | Per year |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,678.22 |
| Band B | £1,957.92 |
| Band C | £2,237.63 |
| Band D | £2,517.33 |
| Band E | £3,076.74 |
| Band F | £3,636.14 |
| Band G | £4,195.55 |
| Band H | £5,034.66 |
- Ward averages based on the mix of homes in each band, not a bill for a specific home.
- Single person and single parent figures include the 25% single-person discount.
- Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Council: Cheshire West and Chester.
