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Mersey & Weston

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About

Mersey & Weston is a residential ward situated on the northern bank of the River Mersey in the borough of Halton. The area is characterised by its post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities. It contains several primary schools and green spaces, including the playing fields at Weston Point. The ward's landscape is largely flat, with industrial views across the river towards the Wirral.

A notable local landmark is the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, housed in a former soap factory, which reflects the area's historical industrial heritage. The Weston Canal, a short branch of the Manchester Ship Canal, runs through the southern part of the ward, serving local industry. Transport links are provided by the Runcorn Bridge, which connects to the M56 motorway, facilitating travel to wider Cheshire and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Mersey & Weston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mersey & Weston is £42,584 per year. There are 6 schools in Mersey & Weston: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mersey & Weston is home to around 7,864 people, with a population density of about 1,247.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mersey & Weston Population
7,864
Population density
1,247.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.74(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.95(+2%)
Public order
16.91(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+29%)
Drugs
10.81(+185%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,234
91.99%
Other White
186
2.37%
Other
57
0.72%
Other Black
53
0.67%
Irish
52
0.66%
Total population: 7,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,468
22.73%
No qualifications
1,320
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,293
20.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,078
16.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,048
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
982
25.82%
Owns outright
976
25.66%
Other social rented
559
14.7%
Social rents from council
144
3.79%
Total households: 3,803

Property prices in Mersey & Weston

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Mersey & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £295,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mersey & Weston 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 Mersey & Weston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£247,500
Flats12£89,250
Semi-Detached35£185,000
Terraced53£115,000

10 years median price trend in Mersey & Weston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mersey & Weston.

All postcodes in Mersey & Weston

WA74EF

Sandy Lane

WA74LA

Weston Road

WA74TX

Cynthia Road

WA75BJ

Langdale Road

WA74HY

Cullen Road

WA74TQ

Holloway

WA75AF

Greenway Road

WA75TR

Cavendish Street

WA71JA

Mersey Road

WA71JJ

Brook Street

WA74DF

Westfield Road

WA74RU

Ashton Close

WA75TQ

Bridge Street

WA71HX

Ashridge Street

WA74DX

Lingfield Road

WA74DY

Cunningham Drive

WA74LH

Weston Road

WA71ND

Fryer Street

WA74BP

Russell Road

WA74JG

Sydney Street

WA71ED

Crescent Row

WA71GP

Gleaner Close

WA71HE

Lord Street

WA74DE

Stapley Close

WA74TT

Roland Avenue

WA74TY

Roland Avenue

WA75UA

Cavendish Street

WA71EL

Brindley Street

WA74LP

Heath Road South

WA74NA

Companys Close

WA74QZ

Lambsickle Lane

WA71EF

Rutland Street

WA71HN

Handley Street

WA74DS

Percival Lane

WA74EW

Castner Court

WA74HP

Canal Side

WA74QH

Heath Road South

WA74UW

Picow Farm Road

WA71QT

Old Coach Road

WA74AA

Mersey & Weston

WA74JL

Baker Road

WA71DL

Cooper Street

WA71HL

Grove Street

WA71NL

Old Coach Road

WA71GQ

Sunbeam Close

WA74DG

Westfield Road

WA74HU

Baker Road

WA74UY

Percival Lane

WA75AY

Hill Street

WA75BX

Byron Street

WA75DA

Picow Street

WA71LT

Church Street

WA74JD

Leonard Street

WA74LG

Cheshyres Lane

WA75BL

Victoria Road

WA71NB

Old Coach Road

WA74ER

Roscoe Crescent

WA74HA

Mersey View

WA74JB

Picow Farm Road

WA71NJ

Old Coach Road

WA74DP

Russell Road

WA74XX

Burland Close

WA71ER

Leinster Street

WA71EX

Suffolk Street

WA74DT

Crofton Road

WA74UX

Percival Lane

WA71LR

Church Street

WA74BT

Beaconsfield Road

WA74QN

Montpelier Avenue

WA75AH

Greenway Road

WA74BS

Hale View

WA74DW

Russell Road

WA75AS

Okell Street

WA71HQ

Greek Street

WA71HU

Ashridge Street

WA71JS

Waterloo Road

WA74DD

Westfield Mews

WA74DN

Lingfield Road

WA74LJ

Prospect Row

WA71DG

Water Street

WA71HP

Egerton Street

WA71JG

Devonshire Place

WA71LH

Bridgewater Street

WA74HS

South Parade

WA75AW

Bridgewater Expressway

WA75TX

Shaw Street

WA74RL

Weaver Road

WA71HH

South Bank Terrace

WA74BN

Cameron Avenue

WA74HE

Beacon Hill View

WA75AT

Oakmere Street

WA75BA

York Street

WA71JU

Waterloo Road

WA75AX

Cornwall Avenue

WA71HG

Clarence Street

WA71LX

Church Street

WA71QS

High Street

WA74HX

Allen Road

WA74LT

Cavendish Farm Road

WA74RS

Cresta Drive

Data Sources

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