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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 127 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
127
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
68.71(+85%)
Public order
15.91(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.69(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.43(+16%)
Other theft
7.04(+7%)
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 30 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Halton Castlefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,625 up to £545,000.

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
Detached7£310,000
Flats5£63,000
Semi-Detached11£197,500
Terraced7£92,000

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

WA72LS

Limekiln Row

WA76LP

Woodridge

WA76QH

Norton Hill

WA72GL

Kingshead Close

WA72BE

Castle Road

WA72HR

Richard Close

WA72NB

De Lacy Row

WA72ND

De Lacy Row

WA72XH

Knott Mill Way

WA76QQ

Nortonwood Lane

WA72HW

Hedge Hey

WA71PT

Dewar Court

WA72AQ

Spark Lane

WA72AX

Main Street

WA72LL

Primrose Close

WA72AH

Spark Lane

WA76LJ

Eastwood

WA72HU

Rupert Row

WA72HZ

Rothesay Close

WA76LH

Stonelea

WA76LQ

Bridgeway West

WA72JX

Caesars Close

WA72JZ

Caernarvon Close

WA72SW

Pendennis Court

WA76LD

Bridgeway East

WA71DX

Goddard Road

WA72BJ

St Marys Road

WA72LH

The Butts

WA72SN

Waterbridge Mews

WA72ZS

Castlefields Avenue South

WA72BG

Castle Road

WA72AD

Main Street

WA72BN

Priory Close

WA72RX

Tolleson Road

WA72SL

Halton Castle

WA72YL

Corn Brook Avenue

WA72PW

Main Street

WA72LR

Brereton Close

WA76QF

Norton Hill

WA71SQ

Jensen Court

WA72NP

Denbigh Court

WA72NX

Canalside Cottage

WA72SJ

Rothesay Close

WA72ST

Kingshead Close

WA76QZ

Windmill Hill Avenue West

WA72NA

Greenbridge Close

WA72PB

Norton View

Data Sources

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