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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

WA72NP

Denbigh Court

WA76QZ

Windmill Hill Avenue West

WA72BL

Cheshyre Drive

WA72RY

Sonoran Close

WA72HU

Rupert Row

WA76LF

Lockgate West

WA72LP

Merlin Close

WA71SQ

Jensen Court

WA72JZ

Caernarvon Close

WA71PH

Edison Road

WA76LH

Stonelea

WA76QL

Hornbeam Close

WA76LB

Lockgate East

WA71QQ

Astmoor Road

WA76QN

Norton Lane

WA72AD

Main Street

WA72HJ

Summer Close

WA72PB

Norton View

WA71QG

Faraday Road

WA72PA

Stockham Close

WA76LG

Bridgeway West

WA71PQ

Astmoor Road

WA72JQ

Kingshead Close

WA72AF

Summer Lane

WA76QD

Townfield View

WA72NU

Camelot Way

WA72EB

Halton Castle

WA76QJ

Whitebeam Close

WA72AB

Main Street

WA72SN

Waterbridge Mews

WA71DX

Goddard Road

WA72BQ

The Underway

WA72SH

Beaumaris Way

WA72NX

Canalside Cottage

WA72LR

Brereton Close

WA76QF

Norton Hill

WA72NE

King Arthur's Walk

WA71TW

Lister Road

WA72XQ

Glendale Road

WA72LG

Shepherds Row

WA71NW

Astmoor Cottage

WA71QZ

Sandymoor Lane

WA72BH

Mount Road

WA72DD

Scottsdale Road

WA76QH

Norton Hill

WA72SD

Conwy Court

WA72ND

De Lacy Row

Data Sources

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