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Runcorn Town & Westfield

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About

Runcorn Town and Westfield form a central part of Halton, located along the River Mersey. The area is known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces, with Runcorn Shopping City serving as a key retail hub. Transport links are strong, including the M56 motorway and Runcorn railway station, connecting the area to nearby cities like Liverpool and Manchester. The Bridgewater Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes.

Westfield is primarily residential, with a range of housing from terraced homes to modern developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and healthcare facilities, catering to families and commuters. The area has a practical layout, with easy access to both green spaces and urban conveniences. Runcorn Old Town, nearby, adds historical character with its older buildings and traditional pubs. The combination of connectivity and community infrastructure makes it a functional base for daily life.

Area overview

On average Runcorn Town & Westfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £37,000 per year. There are 8 schools in Runcorn Town & Westfield: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Runcorn Town & Westfield Population
10,654
Population density
1,478.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,737
91.4%
Other White
314
2.95%
Other
89
0.84%
Irish
59
0.55%
Other Asian
59
0.55%
Total population: 10,653

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,433
27.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,420
27.26%
Owns outright
1,315
25.24%
Other social rented
736
14.13%
Social rents from council
173
3.32%
Total households: 5,209

Property prices in Runcorn Town & Westfield

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 in Runcorn Town & Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Runcorn Town & Westfield 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 Runcorn Town & Westfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£270,000
Flats15£95,000
Semi-Detached48£191,500
Terraced67£115,000

10 years median price trend in Runcorn Town & Westfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield.

All postcodes in Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA74UJ

Picow Farm Road

WA71AN

High Street

WA71BB

Ellesmere Street

WA71BN

Ellesmere Street

WA71DN

Cooper Street

WA74BJ

Perrin Avenue

WA74EA

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA74EX

Mersey View

WA74HG

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA74NQ

Cormorant Drive

WA74NW

Greenway Road

WA74QJ

Heath Road South

WA74WB

Campbeltown Close

WA75BZ

Salisbury Street

WA71BF

Pool Lane

WA71GL

Old Coach Road

WA71JQ

Waterloo Road

WA71LB

Bridgewater Street

WA71LS

Astmoor Road

WA71RY

Bridge Street

WA74DU

Crofton Road

WA74EU

Baker Road

WA74QQ

Heath Road South

WA74TP

Adela Road

WA75BP

Fox Street

WA75TZ

Shaw Street

WA71AH

High Street

WA71BU

Parker Street

WA74LZ

Heath Road South

WA71EQ

Algernon Street

WA71EY

Blantyre Street

WA71GH

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA71HF

Clarence Street

WA71JH

Brook Street

WA74JS

Greenway Road

WA74LU

Cavendish Farm Road

WA74RT

Heath Road South

WA74RW

Lambsickle Close

WA74UA

Chandlers Court

WA71EW

Suffolk Street

WA71HJ

Church Street

WA74DJ

Cunningham Drive

WA74HT

South Parade

WA74JQ

Minster Court

WA74JU

The Elms

WA74JX

Highlands Road

WA74RP

Heath Road South

WA74SU

Clifton Road

WA74TL

Stapley Close

WA74TZ

Picow Farm Road

WA75RU

Heath Road

WA71LL

Church Street

WA74BU

Beaconsfield Road

WA74ND

Duke Close

WA74NE

Balfour Street

WA74QT

Balfour Street

WA74RR

Heath Road South

WA74TG

Balfour Street

WA74UN

Picow Farm Road

WA74US

Pimlico Road

WA75AJ

Greenway Road

WA75AU

Albany Terrace

WA75BN

Greenway Road

WA75BS

Byron Street

WA75TY

Shaw Street

WA71BY

Bold Street

WA71EE

Hankey Street

WA71EJ

Cawdor Street

WA71HW

Handley Street

WA71JX

Hewell Grange

WA71RG

Fisher Street

WA74DQ

Crofton Road

WA74LL

Weston Road

WA74LY

Heath Road South

WA74SD

Moughland Lane

WA74TW

Drayton Close

WA75TU

New Street

WA75TW

Crosville Way

WA71AW

Back High Street

WA71ES

Bentinck Street

WA74EG

Castner Avenue

WA74HD

Clarks Terrace

WA74RD

Cow Hey Lane

WA74SH

Johns Avenue

WA74SR

Coombe Drive

WA75BH

Heath Road

WA71BW

Ellesmere Street

WA71DP

Church Street

WA71EG

Algernon Street

WA71GN

Algernon Street

WA71RN

Fisher Street

WA74BH

Cameron Avenue

WA74HR

West Road

WA74JJ

Mather Avenue

WA74NR

Greenway Road

WA74QR

Heath Road South

WA71AP

High Street

WA71AQ

High Street

WA71DH

Cooper Street

WA71RX

Grosvenor Street

Data Sources

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