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About

Norton North is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the town of Runcorn, within the borough of Halton. The area is characterised by post-war housing developments, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes. It contains several local amenities, including shopping parades, primary schools, and community centres serving its neighbourhoods.

A notable geographical feature is the presence of the Bridgewater Canal, which runs along the ward's western boundary. This historic waterway provides a linear green corridor for walking and cycling. The ward is also home to a large retail park, which serves as a significant local employment and shopping hub for the wider Runcorn area.

Area overview

On average Norton North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton North is £50,878 per year. There are 4 schools in Norton North: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norton North is home to around 7,610 people, with a population density of about 2,545.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton North Population
7,610
Population density
2,545.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.62(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.25(-45%)
Public order
8.94(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-41%)
Shoplifting
4.99(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,157
94.07%
Other White
152
2%
Arab
35
0.46%
Irish
34
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.42%
Total population: 7,608

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,538
25.25%
No qualifications
1,205
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,169
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
984
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
778
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,091

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
975
30.87%
Owns with a mortgage
955
30.24%
Other social rented
757
23.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
7%
Social rents from council
117
3.7%
Total households: 3,158

Property prices in Norton North

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £218,750 in Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £467,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton North 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 Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£280,000
Flats2£111,403
Semi-Detached16£175,000
Terraced8£139,400

10 years median price trend in Norton North

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

All postcodes in Norton North

WA73AE

Dukes Wharf

WA73DW

Dukes Wharf

WA76HY

Hitchens Close

WA76HZ

St Martins Lane

WA76QQ

Nortonwood Lane

WA76UE

Broadfields

WA76UJ

Sandalwood

WA76QU

Ealing Close

WA76SZ

Heron Close

WA76UG

Broadfields

WA76RU

Gooseberry Lane

WA76ND

Adlington Road

WA76NS

Ledston Close

WA73AF

Marina Lane

WA73LB

Bankside

WA73LD

Quay Place

WA76JT

Sovereign Close

WA76NH

Culford Close

WA76LJ

Eastwood

WA76SN

Cloverfield

WA76LH

Stonelea

WA76LQ

Bridgeway West

WA76PT

Stockham Lane

WA76HN

Woodend

WA76LD

Bridgeway East

WA76NB

Haywood Crescent

WA76RE

Bayvil Close

WA76PW

Farnhill Close

WA76UB

Oxheys

WA76RQ

Norgrove Close

WA76NP

Elmore Close

WA76QF

Norton Hill

WA76UP

Copperwood

WA76RL

Camden Court

WA76QZ

Windmill Hill Avenue West

WA76EU

Starling Close

WA76NE

Adlington Road

WA76NN

Farnley Close

WA76RA

Chetton Drive

Data Sources

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