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Halton Castle

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About

Halton Castle ward is located in the borough of Halton, Cheshire, England. The area includes the historic Halton Castle, a medieval fortress that sits atop Halton Hill, offering views of the surrounding region. The ward covers parts of Runcorn, with residential areas, green spaces, and local amenities. The castle itself is a key landmark, dating back to the 11th century, and is a focal point for local history.

The ward features a mix of housing, from older properties to more modern developments. Nearby attractions include Norton Priory, a museum and heritage site with extensive gardens. Public transport links connect Halton Castle to other parts of Runcorn and Widnes. The area has schools, shops, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The blend of historical significance and residential practicality makes it a notable part of Halton.

Area overview

On average Halton Castle has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Halton Castle is £32,831 per year. There are 7 schools in Halton Castle: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halton Castle Population
6,762
Population density
1,364.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,290
93.02%
Other White
158
2.34%
Irish
52
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
28
0.41%
Total population: 6,762

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,249
39.78%
Owns outright
687
21.88%
Owns with a mortgage
651
20.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
255
8.12%
Social rents from council
176
5.61%
Total households: 3,140

Property prices in Halton Castle

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Halton Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halton Castle 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 Halton Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£305,000
Flats2£70,500
Semi-Detached15£177,000
Terraced13£127,000

10 years median price trend in Halton Castle

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

All postcodes in Halton Castle

WA72EN

Calvers

WA72HB

The Clough

WA72HR

Castlefields Avenue South

WA72NB

Castlefields Avenue East

WA72ND

De Lacy Row

WA72NR

Barons Close

WA72XH

Astmoor Road

WA72HW

Hedge Hey

WA72EX

The Croft

WA71PT

Dewar Court

WA72AQ

Spark Lane

WA72AX

Main Street

WA72EW

Calvers

WA72LL

Merlin Close

WA72AH

Spark Lane

WA72HU

Halton Castlefield

WA72HZ

Rothesay Close

WA71DX

Goddard Road

WA72AN

Main Street

WA72BJ

Cheshyre Drive

WA72JX

Caesars Close

WA72JZ

Caernarvon Close

WA72LH

Pendennis Court

WA72SN

Astmoor Road

WA72SW

Centurion Row

WA72ZS

Castlefields Avenue South

WA71QQ

Astmoor Road

WA72AD

Main Street

WA72AP

Hollybank Road

WA72AU

Castle Road

WA72BG

Castle Road

WA72BN

Priory Close

WA72EY

The Croft

WA72RX

Castlefields Avenue East

WA72SL

Halton Castlefield

WA72YL

Castlefields Avenue East

WA72LR

Brereton Close

WA72PW

Main Street

WA72EQ

Halton Brow

WA71SQ

Astmoor Road

WA72AW

Hollybank Road

WA72AZ

Main Street

WA72EP

Calvers

WA72NA

Green Bridge Close

WA72NP

De Lacy Row

WA72NX

Astmoor Bridge Lane

WA72PB

King Arthur's Walk

WA72SJ

Rothesay Close

WA72ST

Kingshead Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.