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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 111 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
111
Deprivation level
8/10
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
62.56(+68%)
Public order
13.25(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-14%)
Other theft
6.16(-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 £186,500 in Bankfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,600 up to £395,000.

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
Detached2£314,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached32£216,500
Terraced33£150,000

10 years median price trend in Bankfield

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

All postcodes in Bankfield

WA88SR

Graham Close

WA87UY

Delamere Avenue

WA88AU

Westminster Close

WA88RH

Lakeside Close

WA87UT

Bankfield Road

WA88BG

Edinburgh Road

WA88GL

Rosewood Grove

WA88HB

Royal Avenue

WA88RF

Ditchfield Road

WA87XA

Avondale Drive

WA88BL

Coronation Drive

WA88HN

Royal Avenue

WA88JX

Ditchfield Road

WA88LD

Spinney Avenue

WA881ZS

Bankfield

WA88BA

Coronet Way

WA88EL

Hanley Road

WA88ES

Derwent Road

WA87XB

Avondale Drive

WA88DX

Gaisgill Court

WA88HR

Queens Avenue

WA88HH

Manor Road

WA88HY

Ditchfield Road

WA88PN

Gutticar Road

WA88XR

Ditchfield Road

WA88GE

Brackenwood Drive

WA88HG

Manor Road

WA87UR

Bankfield Road

WA881AP

Bankfield

WA88HJ

Royal Avenue

WA881FA

Bankfield

WA87HS

Liverpool Road

WA88ER

Borrowdale Road

WA88EW

Hanley Road

WA87HW

Liverpool Place

WA88AZ

Coronation Drive

WA88JJ

Dale Close

WA88RS

Ditchfield Road

WA87WT

Avondale Close

WA87XD

Avondale Drive

WA87XH

Delamere Avenue

WA88RQ

Lakeside Close

WA87HT

Liverpool Road

WA88HE

New Bank Road

WA88ST

Nicholas Road

WA87UP

Bankfield Road

WA88YQ

Lune Way

WA87XJ

Avondale Drive

WA88AX

Coronation Drive

WA88HQ

Manor Place

WA88XY

Leigh Green Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.