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Norton South & Preston Brook

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About

Norton South & Preston Brook is a ward in Halton, Cheshire, covering residential and rural areas. The ward includes the villages of Norton and Preston Brook, alongside suburban neighborhoods. It is situated near the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, with transport links including the M56 motorway and the West Coast Main Line railway.

The area features a mix of housing, from older cottages to modern developments, alongside green spaces like Norton Priory Museum & Gardens. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, serving both villages. Industrial and logistics sites are also present, reflecting the ward's proximity to major transport routes.

Area overview

On average Norton South & Preston Brook has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Norton South & Preston Brook is £44,304 per year. There are 3 schools in Norton South & Preston Brook: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton South & Preston Brook Population
7,146
Population density
1,122 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,714
93.97%
Other White
134
1.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.45%
Total population: 7,145

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,031
33.98%
Owns outright
775
25.54%
Owns with a mortgage
755
24.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
9.23%
Social rents from council
135
4.45%
Total households: 3,034

Property prices in Norton South & Preston Brook

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Norton South & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton South & Preston Brook 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 South & Preston Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£315,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached8£239,000
Terraced20£135,000

10 years median price trend in Norton South & Preston Brook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.

All postcodes in Norton South & Preston Brook

WA73FA

Aston Lane North

WA73BW

Aston Lane South

WA76BD

Chester Road

WA76DL

Barnfield Avenue

WA76DX

Parkgate Way

WA73DT

Aston Lane

WA73GL

Chester Road

WA73AB

Chester Road

WA73AD

Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

WA73AS

Gorseywell Lane

WA73BA

Chester Road

WA73PZ

Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

WA76AB

Masseyfield Road

WA76LU

Saltwood Drive

WA76LT

Halsall Close

WA73GJ

Aston Fields Road

WA76AA

Clovelly Grove

WA76BQ

Kilncroft

WA76DS

Bournemouth Close

WA76EH

Barnfield Avenue

WA76JB

Exmouth Crescent

WA76JF

Falmouth Place

WA76LX

Wellbrook Close

WA44JT

Northwich Road

WA73AX

Chester Road

WA73BE

Aston Lane North

WA76BG

Northwich Road

WA76DJ

Rose Close

WA44AT

Waterfront

WA73ZL

Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook

WA73NB

Aston Lane

WA76DD

Chichester Close

WA76EA

Cleethorpes Road

WA76JD

Southampton Way

WA73GE

Aston Lane North

WA73AZ

Chester Road

WA76DT

Heysham Close

WA76EW

Gillan Close

WA76PE

Northwich Road

WA76HF

Norton

Data Sources

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