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About

Halton is a borough in Cheshire, England, located in the North West region. It includes the towns of Runcorn and Widnes, situated on either side of the River Mersey. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in chemicals and manufacturing, with landmarks like the Silver Jubilee Bridge connecting its two main towns.

The borough features a mix of urban and green spaces, including parks like Victoria Park and the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. Halton is well-connected by road and rail, with links to Liverpool and Manchester. The area has a strong community focus, with local events and festivals held throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Halton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Halton is £40,331 per year. There are 71 schools in Halton: 50 primary (5 Outstanding and 35 Good) and 8 secondary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halton Population
128,478
Population density
1,624.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120,301
93.64%
Other White
2,831
2.2%
Irish
685
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
530
0.41%
Other
523
0.41%
Total population: 128,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
17,096
30.56%
Owns with a mortgage
16,744
29.93%
Other social rented
10,721
19.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,088
12.67%
Social rents from council
2,898
5.18%
Total households: 55,951

Property prices in Halton

Based on 1,195 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Halton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached306£342,000
Flats73£108,000
Semi-Detached413£203,500
Terraced403£133,000

10 years median price trend in Halton

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

All wards in Halton

Appleton

Bankfield

Beechwood & Heath

Birchfield

Bridgewater

Central & West Bank

Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

Farnworth

Grange

Halton Castle

Halton Lea

Halton View

Highfield

Hough Green

Mersey & Weston

Norton North

Norton South & Preston Brook

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.