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Halton Castlefield

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About

Halton Castlefield is an area situated along the River Mersey, centred around the historic ruins of Halton Castle. The landscape is defined by the sandstone outcrop upon which the castle sits, offering views across the surrounding borough. The area includes the village of Halton and its immediate surroundings, with residential streets and local amenities situated near the historic core.

A key feature is the castle's role as the former courthouse of the Barony of Halton. The site connects to a network of wooded paths and the remains of a medieval motte-and-bailey structure. The area's geography is shaped by the river valley and the prominent hill, with the castle ruins providing a focal point visible from various points in the locality.

Area overview

On average Halton Castlefield has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year. There are 6 schools in Halton Castlefield: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halton Castlefield is home to around 7,670 people, with a population density of about 1,450.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halton Castlefield Population
7,670
Population density
1,450.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.62(+87%)
Public order
16.69(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.43(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.08(+23%)
Drugs
8.21(+111%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,097
92.52%
Other White
207
2.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
47
0.61%
Irish
47
0.61%
Arab
34
0.44%
Total population: 7,671

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,615
27.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
17.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
987
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
970
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
14.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,873

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,703
50.3%
Owns outright
560
16.54%
Owns with a mortgage
549
16.21%
Social rents from council
250
7.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
6.53%
Total households: 3,386

Property prices in Halton Castlefield

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Halton Castlefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,625 up to £382,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halton Castlefield 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 Castlefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£70,500
Semi-Detached8£188,750
Terraced10£130,000
Detached7£310,000

10 years median price trend in Halton Castlefield

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

All postcodes in Halton Castlefield

WA71PZ

Davy Road

WA72LZ

Greenbridge Close

WA72SL

Halton Castle

WA72JR

Roman Close

WA72GL

Kingshead Close

WA72PT

Castlefields Avenue East

WA72XE

Woodlands Court

WA76LQ

Bridgeway West

WA72HR

Richard Close

WA76QE

Norton Hill

WA72JF

Kingshead Close

WA72SB

Cannonbury Close

WA72AY

Holt Lane

WA72PP

Main Street

WA71YL

Actons Wood Lane

WA72JJ

Conwy Court

WA76LN

Westwood

WA72JG

Kingshead Close

WA72BN

Priory Close

WA72HT

Castlefields Avenue North

WA71QF

Goddard Road

WA72JU

Caesars Close

WA72SG

Skipton Close

WA72HW

Hedge Hey

WA72XL

Worsley Close

WA72NS

Meadowcroft Court

WA72BW

St Marys Road

WA72JN

Castlefields Avenue East

WA72XG

Medlock Close

WA72YL

Corn Brook Avenue

WA72TS

Moscardini Close

WA76LA

Canal Reach

WA71PW

Chadwick Road

WA72JE

Kingshead Close

WA72AH

Spark Lane

WA72TR

Castlefields Avenue North

WA72LN

Meadow Row

WA72LH

The Butts

WA71YH

Edison Road

WA72PS

Stockham Lane

WA72HY

Chester Close

WA71YJ

Actons Wood Lane

WA72LW

Plantation Close

WA72ST

Kingshead Close

WA72BD

School Lane

WA72UU

Maricopa Close

WA76QQ

Nortonwood Lane

WA72HP

Hedge Hey

WA72LL

Primrose Close

WA72NB

De Lacy Row

WA76LL

Westwood

WA76LE

Lockgate West

WA72PJ

Stockham Lane

WA72JX

Caesars Close

WA72BJ

St Marys Road

WA72SR

Caesars Close

WA72SJ

Rothesay Close

WA72SP

Muncaster Way

WA72ZS

Castlefields Avenue South

WA76LD

Bridgeway East

WA71PT

Dewar Court

WA72AG

Spark Lane

WA72HZ

Rothesay Close

WA76LP

Woodridge

WA72LT

Limekiln Row

WA71SX

Tudor Road

WA72BB

The Common

WA72LJ

Village Close

WA72BA

Pump Lane

WA72LE

Centurion Row

WA71PU

Dalton Court

WA72BG

Castle Road

WA72SQ

Castlefields Avenue South

WA72AL

The Green

WA72AJ

The Underway

WA71PJ

Astmoor Road

WA72NA

Greenbridge Close

WA72PW

Main Street

WA72SW

Pendennis Court

WA72PR

Norton Lane

WA72HL

Constables Close

WA72AZ

Main Street

WA72RX

Tolleson Road

WA72XH

Knott Mill Way

WA71QH

Warrington Road

WA72AQ

Spark Lane

WA72HX

Coppice Close

WA72AX

Main Street

WA71PF

Brindley Road

WA76LW

Woodridge

WA76LJ

Eastwood

WA72XF

Coppice Close

WA72LF

Centurion Row

WA72BE

Castle Road

WA71NX

Arkwright Court

WA76QG

Nortonwood Lane

WA72LS

Limekiln Row

WA72SE

Harlech Grove

WA72JH

Keepers Walk

WA71NU

Arkwright Road

Data Sources

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