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About

Bankfield ward occupies the southern portion of the town of Runcorn within the borough of Halton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. Its layout includes local retail centres and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood. The ward is bounded by the Manchester Ship Canal to the north, providing a distinct industrial and transport boundary.

The terrain includes areas of open grassland and playing fields, with the Runcorn Hill Local Nature Reserve situated within its boundaries. This reserve offers woodland walks and views across the Mersey estuary. The ward's road network connects it to the wider Runcorn road system and the Silver Jubilee Bridge. Residential streets are generally quiet, focused around several primary schools and local services.

Area overview

On average Bankfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bankfield is £37,720 per year. There are 4 schools in Bankfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bankfield is home to around 6,490 people, with a population density of about 4,571.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bankfield Population
6,490
Population density
4,571.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.86(+63%)
Public order
10.79(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.32(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(-16%)
Other theft
7.09(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,264
96.53%
Other White
61
0.94%
Irish
35
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.29%
Other Asian
17
0.26%
Total population: 6,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,297
24.7%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,039
19.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
894
17.03%
Level 3 (A level)
890
16.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
975
35.19%
Owns with a mortgage
754
27.21%
Other social rented
514
18.55%
Social rents from council
266
9.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
7.61%
Total households: 2,771

Property prices in Bankfield

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Bankfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,600 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bankfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bankfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached34£218,000
Terraced33£155,000

10 years median price trend in Bankfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bankfield.

All postcodes in Bankfield

WA88WP

Edgewood Close

WA87XS

Wilsden Road

WA88RH

Lakeside Close

WA88YQ

Lune Way

WA88HJ

Royal Avenue

WA88JQ

Ash Lane

WA88JP

Clincton Close

WA88HB

Royal Avenue

WA88RN

Clincton View

WA88SP

Rydal Way

WA88EL

Hanley Road

WA88HQ

Manor Place

WA87XU

Liverpool Road

WA88YG

Aycliffe Walk

WA88JA

Woodview Road

WA87XT

Acrefield Road

WA881AA

Bankfield

WA88BD

Edinburgh Road

WA881LN

Bankfield

WA88HF

New Bank Place

WA88HZ

Ditchfield Road

WA88XR

Ditchfield Road

WA88HE

New Bank Road

WA88JD

Woodview Crescent

WA88XX

Ridsdale

WA88BQ

Edinburgh Road

WA88JJ

Dale Close

WA88BH

Coronation Drive

WA88GE

Brackenwood Drive

WA88HG

Manor Road

WA88JZ

Briarfield Avenue

WA88HL

Royal Avenue

WA87HS

Liverpool Road

WA88RQ

Lakeside Close

WA88ES

Derwent Road

WA87UU

Delamere Avenue

WA881SF

Bankfield

WA87WA

Birtley Court

WA88JB

Springfield Road

WA88AD

Coronation Drive

WA88YJ

Appleby Walk

WA88LE

Sandiway Avenue

WA88YH

Appleby Close

WA88SW

Graham Road

WA88AZ

Coronation Drive

WA88EW

Hanley Road

WA88ST

Nicholas Road

WA87HR

Liverpool Road

WA87UP

Bankfield Road

WA87HW

Liverpool Place

WA87XP

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.