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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. 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
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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 in Runcorn Town & Westfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £510,000.

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
Flats17£95,000
Detached7£280,000
Semi-Detached44£195,000
Terraced66£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

WA74HT

South Parade

WA74US

Pimlico Road

WA74DS

Percival Lane

WA74HY

Cullen Road

WA74PD

Lightburn Street

WA71LJ

Regent Street

WA74JX

Weston Road

WA71LA

Church Street

WA74RJ

Lawson Road

WA71LX

Church Street

WA74EX

Sandy Lane

WA71LL

Church Street

WA74QL

Marion Drive

WA71RF

Bold Street

WA74DN

Lingfield Road

WA71GN

Redtail Close

WA74ET

Sandy Lane

WA74RZ

Moughland Lane

WA74BH

Russell Road

WA74QX

Heath Road South

WA75TX

Shaw Street

WA71EP

Brackley Street

WA75BW

Eaton Street

WA71RZ

Wivern Place

WA71ED

Crescent Row

WA74JY

Weston Road

WA75BP

Fox Street

WA71EZ

Trentham Street

WA74HS

South Parade

WA74EZ

South Road

WA71BL

Bridge Street

WA74PZ

Highlands Road

WA71DH

Cooper Street

WA74TU

Adela Road

WA71NZ

Norfolk Street

WA71EF

Rutland Street

WA71JD

Red Pier Crescent

WA71GG

The Decks

WA74PF

Queen's Close

WA74UW

Picow Farm Road

WA75RT

Halton Road

WA75BS

Greenway Road

WA75BE

Victoria Road

WA71DD

New Albert Terrace

WA74HA

Mersey View

WA74QR

Heath Road South

WA71JZ

Canon Street

WA71NJ

Old Coach Road

WA71JX

Hewell Grange

WA74UX

Percival Lane

WA74SJ

Whitley Close

WA71GH

The Decks

WA75ST

Victoria Road

WA74HU

Baker Road

WA74PE

Queens Road

WA71GQ

Sunbeam Close

WA71RR

Old Quay Street

WA74JS

The Elms

WA71HG

Clarence Street

WA74JQ

Minster Court

WA75SS

Victoria Road

WA74RD

Weaver Road

Data Sources

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