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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 38 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
38
Deprivation level
1/10
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
20.67(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.22(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-50%)
Public order
3.74(-63%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached57£375,000
Flats13£127,500
Semi-Detached21£260,000
Terraced9£240,000

10 years median price trend in Birchfield

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

All postcodes in Birchfield

WA89GT

Lofthouse Gate

WA85AT

Norlands Lane

WA89BJ

Cowan Way

WA89WD

Cornerhouse Lane

WA89AU

Biddleston Cross

WA89BH

Upton Lane

WA89DB

Upton Rocks Avenue

WA89FY

Giltbrook Close

WA89AR

Cronton Lane

WA89DG

Rosewood Farm Court

WA89DW

Greenock Mews

WA89BD

Birchfield

WA89QA

Westerhope Way

WA89GP

Campsey Ash

WA89HE

Balmoral Road

WA89QE

Truman Close

WA89DQ

Pex Hill Court

WA89DN

Linacre Lane

WA89WE

Wallsend Court

WA89PG

Marsden Court

WA89AP

Chislet Court

WA89AY

Maisemore Fields

WA89FZ

Rawcliffe Close

WA89AE

Rock Lane

WA89EX

Linden Way

WA89AF

Upton Lane

WA85AQ

Cronton Lane

WA85EB

Northumberland Road

WA89YP

Lingwell Park

WA89ZE

Galion Way

WA89AS

Whitstable Park

L356PG

Warrington Road

WA85AW

Cronton Lane

WA89PH

Regency Park

WA89ZB

Upton Grange

WA85AB

King Oswald Crescent

WA89DS

Vixen Grove

WA89DX

Falkirk Avenue

WA89DJ

Sandstone Mews

WA89GS

Telford Close

WA89GN

Higher Ashton

WA89DT

Lanark Gardens

WA85AS

Norlands Lane

WA89EG

Birchfield Road

WA89QF

Fillmore Grove

WA85AG

St Aidans Drive

WA89PE

Kennington Park

WA89YU

Littlestone Close

WA89EY

Linden Court

WA89FX

Oxborough Close

WA89AA

Bembridge Close

WA89ZH

Grundy Close

WA89SA

Longford Drive

WA89DD

Upton Rocks Mews

WA89FU

Lessingham Road

WA89SD

Shannon Grove

WA85AJ

Cronton Lane

WA85UW

Wilmere Lane

WA89EA

Harebell Close

WA85UR

Wilmere Lane

WA89ZP

Belgravia Court

WA85AU

Norlands Lane

WA89EB

Bellflower Close

WA89QJ

Washington Close

WA89ZN

Battersea Court

WA89AQ

Upton Lane

WA89SF

Malahide Court

WA85BJ

Hanging Birches

WA89AD

Upton Bridle Path

WA89WH

Bridgend Close

WA85UP

Wilmere Lane

WA89EU

Tuson Drive

WA89ZS

Old Upton Lane

WA89ZF

Rushton Close

WA89DF

Holly Farm Court

WA89SE

Limerick Close

WA89ZA

Upton Grange

WA89SB

Roscommon Way

WA85AE

Connaught Crescent

WA89WJ

Warnley Close

WA89YN

Lingwell Avenue

WA89PB

Upton Lane

WA89AB

Julian Way

WA89SH

Portrush Close

WA89XA

Dinnington Court

WA89ES

Birchfield Road

WA89SG

Larne Court

WA85UY

Wilmere Lane

WA89FA

Stratton Park

WA89ZJ

Burton Close

WA89DU

Motherwell Close

WA89BN

Hill View

WA89DR

Alderwood Court

WA89HA

Ingham Road

WA89DE

Cronton Farm Court

WA89WQ

Preece Close

WA89UG

Holborn Court

WA89EZ

Tuson Drive

WA89AH

Birchfield Road

WA89YX

Newbury Close

Data Sources

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