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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 97 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
97
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
62.46(+68%)
Public order
10.23(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.58(-38%)
Drugs
3.87(+2%)
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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £300,000.

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
Detached12£220,000
Flats2£111,000
Semi-Detached9£150,000
Terraced13£135,000

10 years median price trend in Norton

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

All postcodes in Norton

WA76RA

Chetton Drive

Data Sources

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