Postcode WA7 1JD is located in an urban city, within the Mersey & Weston ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from WA7 1JD.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 (about £165 per square foot) in Mersey & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £295,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £247,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £190,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 66 | £124,750 | £149 |
| Flats | 14 | £89,250 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,500 | £77,000 | £113,000 | £71,475 |
| 2017 | £209,500 | £59,950 | £133,750 | £72,000 |
| 2018 | £171,998 | £69,125 | £132,000 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £214,995 | £84,250 | £154,500 | £79,475 |
| 2020 | £214,995 | £54,500 | £163,975 | £96,250 |
| 2021 | £149,000 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £99,000 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £74,950 | £167,500 | £112,000 |
| 2023 | £183,000 | £84,500 | £160,000 | £119,950 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £74,000 | £187,500 | £114,500 |
| 2025 | £247,500 | £89,250 | £177,500 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | — | £94,250 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145 | £108 | £143 | £94 |
| 2017 | £176 | £108 | £143 | £89 |
| 2018 | £160 | £114 | £149 | £101 |
| 2019 | £238 | £132 | £175 | £98 |
| 2020 | £236 | £92 | £176 | £115 |
| 2021 | £165 | £132 | £181 | £118 |
| 2022 | £258 | £147 | £188 | £143 |
| 2023 | £204 | £138 | £181 | £143 |
| 2024 | £234 | £127 | £215 | £135 |
| 2025 | £281 | £151 | £203 | £145 |
| 2026 | — | £147 | £228 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1JD.
In the WA7 1JD postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 1JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 49 Waterloo Road, Runcorn, WA7 1HJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 114 Greenway Road, Runcorn, WA7 5BS | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 1JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson
Mersey & Weston - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 1JD records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA7 1JD in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £138,500 (about £165 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA7 1JD, including Westfield Primary School (Good), Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Weston Point College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 1JD is Runcorn, about 470 m away.
WA7 1JD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,623 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 1JD is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson (Reform UK).
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.