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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 high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 7 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
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
48.34(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(-27%)
Public order
10.98(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(-10%)
Drugs
6.95(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,737
91.4%
Other White
314
2.95%
Other
89
0.84%
Other Asian
59
0.55%
Irish
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

Median price£142,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £185K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Runcorn Town & Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£275,000£281
Semi-Detached40£190,000£217
Terraced73£125,000£149
Flats18£93,375£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Runcorn Town & Westfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,500£79,000£122,000£76,000
2017£247,500£75,500£130,000£75,618
2018£177,000£70,875£136,000£80,250
2019£219,998£77,000£158,500£80,000
2020£227,995£78,000£163,975£99,000
2021£222,500£74,000£147,500£98,250
2022£267,500£81,500£185,000£111,500
2023£230,000£80,000£160,000£119,975
2024£367,500£86,250£190,000£114,750
2025£280,000£95,000£189,350£115,500
2026£415,000£94,250£196,000£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£126£143£94
2017£207£118£145£90
2018£176£127£153£98
2019£238£130£177£97
2020£236£134£176£115
2021£226£142£183£119
2022£258£147£194£139
2023£217£143£182£139
2024£307£145£212£136
2025£257£155£211£145
2026£344£147£223£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Runcorn Town & Westfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Runcorn Town & Westfield in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.