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About

Birchfield ward is situated in the northern part of the borough of Halton, primarily encompassing the residential area of Runcorn known as Beechwood. The ward is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built to accommodate the town's growth. Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and shopping parades serving the immediate neighbourhood. The area is bordered by the Weston and Mersey wards, with the Manchester Ship Canal forming a significant southern boundary.

The ward's landscape includes areas of open grassland and playing fields, with the Beechwood Park providing a central green space for recreation. Transport connections are defined by the presence of the Runcorn Railway Station, which lies just outside the ward's southern edge. Industrial zones, particularly those related to the chemical industry along the canal, are a notable feature of the wider locality, influencing the area's economic context. The local road network integrates it with the wider Runcorn New Town layout.

Area overview

On average Birchfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchfield is £60,203 per year. Birchfield is home to around 8,031 people, with a population density of about 2,741.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchfield Population
8,031
Population density
2,741.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.8(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-53%)
Public order
4.11(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-57%)
Other theft
3.11(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,521
93.64%
Other White
103
1.28%
Indian
80
1%
Chinese
65
0.81%
Irish
39
0.49%
Total population: 8,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,599
40.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,268
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,046
16.25%
No qualifications
614
9.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,558
50.73%
Owns outright
1,105
35.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
9.74%
Other social rented
58
1.89%
Other forms of private rent
28
0.91%
Total households: 3,071

Property prices in Birchfield

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchfield 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 Birchfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£375,000
Flats14£120,000
Semi-Detached24£265,000
Terraced10£244,000

10 years median price trend in Birchfield

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

All postcodes in Birchfield

WA85AP

Cronton Lane

WA89AQ

Upton Lane

WA89GT

Lofthouse Gate

WA85AL

Nickleford Hall Drive

WA89BJ

Cowan Way

WA89QF

Fillmore Grove

WA89FZ

Rawcliffe Close

WA89GN

Higher Ashton

WA89SD

Shannon Grove

WA85AZ

Lunts Heath Road

WA89PH

Regency Park

WA85AT

Norlands Lane

WA89EG

Birchfield Road

WA89HE

Balmoral Road

WA89GL

Bowen Close

WA89AN

Tynwald Crescent

WA89EB

Bellflower Close

WA89ES

Birchfield Road

WA89PF

Harton Close

WA89AJ

Upton Lane

WA89EE

Derby Road

WA89FA

Stratton Park

WA89WB

Cornforth Way

WA89ZJ

Burton Close

WA89AW

Petham Court

WA89AX

Doughton Green

WA89DE

Cronton Farm Court

WA89FX

Oxborough Close

WA89QB

Rushmore Drive

WA85UR

Wilmere Lane

WA85UY

Wilmere Lane

WA89AL

Hill View

WA89QD

Buchanan Close

WA89SA

Longford Drive

WA89YN

Lingwell Avenue

WA89AZ

Tickford Bank

WA89BH

Upton Lane

WA89QE

Truman Close

WA89WH

Bridgend Close

WA85AF

Black Horse Lane

WA85AX

Norlands Lane

WA85BX

Cowan Way

WA89AS

Whitstable Park

WA89BN

Hill View

WA89DB

Upton Rocks Avenue

WA89DX

Falkirk Avenue

WA89DU

Motherwell Close

WA89YS

Lingwell Park

WA89ZP

Belgravia Court

WA85AB

King Oswald Crescent

WA85UP

Wilmere Lane

WA89AB

Julian Way

WA89ZA

Upton Grange

WA89DS

Vixen Grove

WA89ZB

Upton Grange

WA89HH

Balmoral Road

WA89HF

Windsor Road

WA89PE

Kennington Park

WA89AG

Upton Lane

WA89ZL

Marcien Way

WA85AJ

Cronton Lane

WA85UW

Wilmere Lane

WA89DH

Stockswell Farm Court

WA89EZ

Tuson Drive

WA89ZE

Galion Way

WA85AR

Cronton Lane

WA85AU

Norlands Lane

WA89ZQ

Whickham Close

WA89PB

Upton Lane

WA89SG

Larne Court

WA89DY

Prestwick Close

WA85AS

Norlands Lane

WA89DA

Upton Rocks Avenue

WA89EA

Harebell Close

WA89SB

Roscommon Way

WA85AY

Norlands Lane

WA89HD

Sandringham Road

WA89SE

Limerick Close

WA89WU

Chapman Close

WA89NY

Chilwell Close

WA89AF

Upton Lane

WA89DQ

Pex Hill Court

WA85BW

Cowan Way

WA85BH

Norlands Park

WA89AD

Upton Bridle Path

WA89UG

Holborn Court

WA84NX

Chapel Lane

WA89DL

Stone Cross Drive

WA89GR

New Barnet

WA89QG

Jefferson Gardens

WA89WD

Cornerhouse Lane

WA85AH

Lindisfarne Court

WA89EU

Tuson Drive

WA89EY

Linden Court

WA89HA

Ingham Road

WA89YP

Lingwell Park

WA89DW

Greenock Mews

WA89AU

Biddleston Cross

WA89WE

Wallsend Court

WA85WA

Cronton Lane

Data Sources

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