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Halton Lea

About

Halton Lea is a ward within the town of Runcorn in the borough of Halton. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards. It is situated directly south of the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, which form a distinct northern boundary. The landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields interspersed with the residential developments.

The ward is anchored by the large Halton Lea retail park, a major shopping destination for the wider region. Residential streets are served by local schools and community facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Norton Priory museum and gardens located just to the east, though the priory ruins themselves sit outside the ward's boundary in Norton ward. Transport links include access to the Runcorn Bridge connecting to Widnes.

Area overview

On average Halton Lea has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 60.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halton Lea is £33,819 per year. There are 3 schools in Halton Lea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halton Lea is home to around 6,694 people, with a population density of about 3,102.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

178

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Halton Lea Population

6,694

Population density

3,102.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

98.75(+165%)

Public order

23.45(+131%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.17(+12%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.34(+60%)

Shoplifting

13.74(+138%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,248

93.35%

Other White

144

2.15%

Irish

0.82%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.52%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.51%

Total population: 6,693

Economics

No qualifications

1,462

27.03%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

967

17.88%

Level 4 qualifications or above

889

16.44%

Level 3 (A level)

859

15.88%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

812

15.01%

Total 16+ residents: 5,409

Housing

Other social rented

1,307

42.89%

Owns outright

603

19.79%

Owns with a mortgage

516

16.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

399

13.09%

Social rents from council

155

5.09%

Total households: 3,047

Property prices in Halton Lea

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 in Halton Lea area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £277,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Lea over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£221,250	£140,875	£184,375	£246,875	£263,375
Flats	1	£163,150	£163,150	£163,150	£163,150	£163,150
Semi-Detached	10	£177,500	£151,800	£164,500	£185,250	£253,150
Terraced	18	£130,600	£104,700	£120,000	£143,750	£190,300

10 years median price trend in Halton Lea

All postcodes in Halton Lea

WA79AP

Crown Gate

WA79BE

Crown Gate

WA79FE

Halton Lea

WA79FH

Halton Lea

WA72UB

The Uplands

WA79FB

Halton Lea

WA79EP

Crown Gate

WA72GR

Gosforth Court

WA79DT

Crown Gate

WA79ED

Crown Gate

WA76AG

Saltash Close

WA72GA

Crown Gate

WA72UG

The Uplands

WA72FX

Eagles Way

WA72WY

Hobby Court

WA72TL

The Copse

WA72UW

Halton Lea

WA72PD

Holt Lane

WA74GD

Crown Gate

WA72FP

Parkers Court

WA74WW

Crown Gate

WA72TA

The Glen

WA76AY

Newquay Close

WA79FL

Halton Lea

WA72GZ

Halton Lea

WA79EL

Crown Gate

WA72GN

Gosforth Court

WA72PE

Fifth Avenue

WA79DG

Crown Gate

WA72FE

Deer Park Court

WA72BX

Halton Lea

WA72UN

Charlton Close

WA72WZ

Earls Way

WA72DP

East Lane

WA72FL

Hallwood Link Road

WA79DU

Crown Gate

WA76BB

Truro Close

WA76TB

Gorran Haven

WA72GU

Putney Court

WA76AW

St Austell Close

WA72UQ

The Knoll

WA72GY

Halton Lea

WA72UX

Silkstone Crescent

WA79DJ

Crown Gate

WA72PQ

Stone Barn Lane

WA72GX

Southway

WA72FA

Hallwood Park Avenue

WA72HQ

Hallwood Link Road

WA79DR

Crown Gate

WA76AN

St Austell Close

WA76BA

Launceston Close

WA76AP

Bodmin Close

WA72GG

Roemarsh Court

WA72RD

Iveagh Close

WA72FS

Holt Lane

WA72TE

The Glen

WA79FD

Halton Lea

WA79BX

Crown Gate

WA72UF

The Uplands

WA72RB

Martin Close

WA72UH

The Knoll

WA76AQ

Mullion Close

WA76AH

Liskeard Close

WA72BS

Fourth Avenue

WA72GQ

King James Court

WA72GS

Spennymoor Court

WA72PY

West Lane

WA72FN

Eagles Way

WA72UR

Crown Gate

WA72HA

Halton Lea

WA72EU

Halton Lea

WA72FJ

Hallwood Link Road

WA72DR

East Lane

WA72QG

Worthington Close

WA79BZ

Crown Gate

WA72ES

Halton Lea

WA72QD

Sparrowhawk Close

WA79EF

Crown Gate

WA76PR

Allendale

WA72UD

The Uplands

WA79EJ

Crown Gate

WA72GP

Gosforth Court

WA79DH

Crown Gate

WA72TH

Lapwing Grove

WA72XP

Edwards Road

WA79DF

Crown Gate

WA79DW

Crown Gate

WA76PP

Greenhouse Farm Road

WA72SX

Northway

WA72NZ

Local Centre

WA72QA

Wren Close

WA71FJ

Crown Gate

WA72UZ

Manor Fell

WA72DA

Hospital Way

WA72TF

The Glen

WA72HH

Earls Way

WA76AT

Tintagel Close

WA72UY

Charlton Close

WA72FQ

Hallwood Link Road

WA72SU

Palacefields Avenue

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

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