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Beechwood & Heath

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About

Beechwood & Heath is a residential ward located in the northern part of the borough of Halton, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the post-war period. The area is defined by its practical layout of homes and local amenities, serving the daily needs of its residents. It functions as a quiet, settled community with a focus on suburban living, characterised by its straightforward streets and green spaces.

The ward contains a significant amount of parkland and playing fields, including the large expanse of Town Park. This open land provides a counterpoint to the built environment and is a central feature for recreation. The area's connection to the wider region is underscored by the presence of the Runcorn Bridge, which frames the southern boundary and is a constant landmark in the local skyline.

Area overview

On average Beechwood & Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beechwood & Heath is £48,584 per year. There are 7 schools in Beechwood & Heath: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beechwood & Heath is home to around 7,561 people, with a population density of about 1,708.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beechwood & Heath Population
7,561
Population density
1,708.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.36(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-59%)
Public order
6.75(-33%)
Vehicle crime
4.5(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,335
97.01%
Irish
42
0.56%
Other White
39
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.32%
Other Asian
23
0.3%
Total population: 7,561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,855
28.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
20.06%
No qualifications
1,084
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,729
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,178
35.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
6%
Other social rented
94
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.64%
Total households: 3,285

Property prices in Beechwood & Heath

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Beechwood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,453 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beechwood & Heath 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 Beechwood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£296,000
Flats3£112,500
Semi-Detached45£215,000
Terraced5£160,000

10 years median price trend in Beechwood & Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.

All postcodes in Beechwood & Heath

WA74XG

Heath Road

WA73FU

Farriers Avenue

WA73HX

Lobelia Grove

WA74AW

Tarvin Close

Data Sources

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