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Runcorn Town & Westfield

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About

Runcorn Town and Westfield form the historic core of the borough, centred around the older shopping streets and the parish church. The area is primarily residential with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to post-war estates. Its functional centre is focused on Church Street and the adjacent shopping precinct, serving local daily needs.

A defining characteristic is the area's position directly beneath the Runcorn Bridge, with its elevated roadways passing overhead. The Bridgewater Canal runs through the southern part, separating it from the wider retail parks. Transport links are central, with the main railway station and major bus interchanges located here, connecting to wider Merseyside and Cheshire.

Area overview

On average Runcorn Town & Westfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 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). Runcorn Town & Westfield is home to around 10,654 people, with a population density of about 1,478.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.09(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.7(-26%)
Public order
11.92(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(-8%)
Drugs
7.79(+106%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,212
25.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,752
19.87%
No qualifications
1,705
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,452
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
968
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,818

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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £137,875 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
Detached9£280,000
Flats16£95,000
Semi-Detached47£190,000
Terraced62£118,000

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

WA74PG

Curzon Street

WA74QB

Heath Road South

WA74QW

Fieldsway

WA74RF

Hamlin Close

WA74TN

Penn Lane

WA75TP

Lowlands Road

WA75TS

Albert Street

WA71BZ

Bridge Street

WA71JL

Egerton Street

WA71LP

Loch Street

WA74BY

Westfield Crescent

WA74EQ

Castner Avenue

WA74QA

Heath Drive

WA75BW

Eaton Street

WA75SS

Victoria Road

WA71DW

Stanley Street

WA71SA

Canal Street

WA74BG

Russell Road

WA74HZ

South Parade

WA74LB

Weston Road

WA74PQ

Havergal Street

WA74PT

Highlands Road

WA74TS

Picow Farm Road

WA74EL

Mersey & Weston

WA74NX

Oxford Road

WA75AQ

Thomas Jones Way

WA75RY

Windmill Street

WA71AB

High Street

WA71JD

Red Pier Crescent

WA74BL

Hazel Avenue

WA74ED

Sandy Lane

WA74RN

Tildsley Crescent

WA74EH

Castner Avenue

WA74JT

Highlands Road

WA71LA

Church Street

WA71SG

Old Quay Street

WA71AU

Bridge Street

WA71BQ

Spring Court

WA71WF

Devonshire Place

WA74DA

Westfield Crescent

WA75DB

Arthur Street

WA75DD

Vine Street

WA71GJ

The Decks

WA71RU

Norfolk Street

WA74DH

Westfield Road

WA74ET

Sandy Lane

WA74EY

South Road

WA74LQ

Weston Road

WA74QL

Marion Drive

WA74RA

Lambsickle Lane

WA71BG

Crosville Way

WA71DS

Water Street

WA71RP

Irwell Lane

WA74LN

Bankes Lane

WA71BH

Caithness Court

WA71BL

Bridge Street

WA71JP

Peel Street

WA74LD

Weston Road

WA71EN

Cawdor Street

WA71JZ

Canon Street

WA74BQ

Lancaster Avenue

WA74DR

Westfield Road

Data Sources

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