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About

Norton is a residential suburb located in the northern part of the town of Runcorn, within the borough of Halton. The area is characterised by its post-war housing estates, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside local amenities serving the community.

A notable local landmark is the Norton Water Tower, a prominent concrete structure visible across the area. The suburb is bordered by the Trent and Mersey Canal to the north, with pathways providing access for walking and cycling along the waterway.

Area overview

On average Norton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton is £40,821 per year. There are 5 schools in Norton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norton is home to around 6,452 people, with a population density of about 3,187.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton Population
6,452
Population density
3,187 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.98(+61%)
Public order
9.45(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.04(-66%)
Drugs
4.34(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,064
93.96%
Other White
140
2.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.48%
Irish
29
0.45%
Total population: 6,454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,270
24.68%
Level 3 (A level)
955
18.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
928
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
17.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
863
30.03%
Owns outright
791
27.52%
Owns with a mortgage
663
23.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
11.66%
Social rents from council
128
4.45%
Total households: 2,874

Property prices in Norton

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£55,000
Detached15£220,000
Semi-Detached9£150,000
Terraced16£137,000

10 years median price trend in Norton

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

All postcodes in Norton

WA76DT

Heysham Close

WA76ER

The Ridgeway

WA76HN

Woodend

WA76EY

Littlebourne

WA76HJ

Jays Close

WA76JR

Dorrington Close

WA76JE

Tilbury Place

WA76EA

Fleetwood Walk

WA76EB

Folkestone Way

WA76JU

Barton Close

WA76GJ

Murdishaw Avenue

WA76EW

Gillan Close

WA76DU

Hoylake Close

WA76RE

Bayvil Close

WA76EG

Trenance Close

WA76DJ

Rose Close

WA73LB

Bankside

WA76EP

Barnfield Avenue

WA76DS

Bournemouth Close

WA76RB

Ellerby Close

WA76JS

Talisman Close

WA76HH

Barington Drive

WA76HU

Baxter Close

WA73DW

Dukes Wharf

WA76PE

Northwich Road

WA76JF

Falmouth Place

WA76JZ

Clarendon Close

WA73LE

Portside

WA76HG

Calverley Close

WA76JT

Sovereign Close

WA73LD

Quay Place

WA76HL

Moorland Drive

WA76DR

Sextant Close

WA76HF

Abington Walk

WA76LX

Wellbrook Close

WA76HA

Pickmere Drive

WA76DW

Quadrant Close

WA76JX

Neptune Close

WA76HW

Moresby Close

WA76DH

Spinnaker Close

WA76DL

Compass Close

WA76EX

Littlebourne

WA76JL

Dalwood Close

WA73AJ

Norton Cottage

WA76JW

Barnfield Avenue

WA76BD

Mevagissey Road

WA76PU

Stockham Lane

WA76EQ

Clovelly Grove

WA76JD

Southampton Way

WA76EU

Starling Close

WA76JB

Plymouth Close

WA76DF

Anchor Close

WA76DQ

Chichester Close

WA76ED

The Hove

WA76HT

Micklegate

WA76BA

Launceston Close

WA76HE

Fountains Close

WA73AE

Dukes Wharf

WA73AF

Marina Lane

WA76HY

Hitchens Close

WA76DX

Parkgate Way

WA76PF

Ridding Lane

WA76TA

Brookvale Avenue North

WA76HS

Petersgate

WA76BG

Porthleven Road

WA76DG

Mariner Close

WA73BH

Marina Village

WA76DP

Sextant Close

WA76BE

Porthleven Road

WA76EE

The Hove

WA76DA

Mooring Close

WA76JJ

Weymouth Close

WA76HX

Humphreys Close

WA76LU

Saltwood Drive

WA76SA

Jack Search Way

WA76LS

Granby Close

WA73BQ

Marina Village

WA76AA

Helston Close

WA76DB

Schooner Close

WA76HQ

Chiswick Close

WA76DD

Navigation Close

WA76TB

Gorran Haven

WA76HB

Pickmere Drive

WA76RA

Chetton Drive

WA76JG

Portsmouth Place

WA76DZ

Fleetwood Walk

WA76JA

Dover Close

WA76JY

Sabre Close

WA76JQ

Exmouth Crescent

WA76HZ

St Martins Lane

WA76JH

Bristol Avenue

WA76RD

Sawley Close

WA76DY

Waterford Way

WA76DN

Blyth Close

WA76LR

Backford Close

WA76DE

Navigation Close

WA76BZ

Northwich Road

WA76ES

Gorsewood Road

WA76EH

Barnfield Avenue

WA76HD

Linwood Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.