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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 5 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
52
Deprivation level
3/10
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
26.85(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.14(-60%)
Public order
6.08(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-44%)
Vehicle crime
3.31(-45%)
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

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £305K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Beechwood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £533,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beechwood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£295,000£277
Semi-Detached38£231,250£257
Flats2£170,000£251
Terraced5£160,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beechwood & Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£108,500£133,000£118,500
2017£230,000£135,500£140,000£136,975
2018£210,000£85,000£150,000£125,000
2019£234,000£125,000£157,500£121,000
2020£231,000—£164,500£116,000
2021£248,500£135,000£165,000£118,000
2022£280,000£124,500£195,000£126,250
2023£290,000£130,000£203,500£158,500
2024£288,000£132,500£195,000£158,250
2025£283,000£170,000£221,000£160,000
2026£310,000—£242,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£142£163£118
2017£195£156£170£131
2018£209£148£168£155
2019£216£204£191£165
2020£222—£200£174
2021£242£236£211£170
2022£262£163£236£204
2023£265£206£240£197
2024£283£220£252£201
2025£290£251£252£206
2026£270—£273£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beechwood & Heath in the last year.

All postcodes in Beechwood & Heath

WA74XW

Cholmondeley Road

WA74YQ

Ashbourne Avenue

WA74XU

Weaver View

WA74TF

Tree Bank Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.