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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Norton North is £222,500 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £293,750. There are 4 schools in Norton North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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
82
Deprivation level
5/10
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
45.99(+23%)
Public order
10.78(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.38(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(-24%)
Shoplifting
5.78(0%)
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

Median price: £222,500
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £294K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£287,500£290
Semi-Detached25£165,000£278
Terraced5£130,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£102,250£85,000
2017£218,975£116,750£75,000
2018£215,000£125,000£88,250
2019£235,000£122,000£94,500
2020£230,000£125,000£90,000
2021£245,000£131,180£97,500
2022£305,000£142,500£120,000
2023£304,500£165,500£135,500
2024£279,000£170,000£126,575
2025£280,000£175,000£128,500
2026£300,000£162,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£144£99
2017£187£188£85
2018£201£177£88
2019£215£183£102
2020£218£194£96
2021£234£203£116
2022£264£218£143
2023£264£234£147
2024£283£241£170
2025£276£287£169
2026£291£245£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Norton North ward.

Local councillors

William Trevor Davies

Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Norton North

WA76SZ

Heron Close

WA76QT

Seaford Close

WA76SU

Ossett Close

WA76QN

Norton Lane

WA76NA

Haywood Crescent

WA76HW

Moresby Close

WA76RW

Delphfield

WA76NJ

Newburgh Close

WA76LF

Lockgate West

WA76NE

Adlington Road

WA76QH

Norton Hill

WA76NR

Firbank Close

WA76RY

Eanleywood Farm Close

WA76UQ

Briarwood

WA76UP

Copperwood

WA73DW

Dukes Wharf

WA76LD

Bridgeway East

WA76UE

Broadfields

WA76LN

Westwood

WA76PN

Morton Road

WA73BQ

Marina Village

WA76NP

Elmore Close

WA76PJ

Green Coppice

WA76QF

Norton Hill

WA76NW

Chorlton Close

WA76UD

Crabtree Fold

WA76HN

Woodend

WA73AJ

Norton Cottage

WA76PD

Abbey Hey

WA76LP

Woodridge

WA76HJ

Jays Close

WA76HY

Hitchens Close

WA76SF

Tarnbeck

WA76EY

Littlebourne

WA73LB

Bankside

WA76ND

Adlington Road

WA76RB

Ellerby Close

WA76ET

Robin Close

WA76RD

Sawley Close