Postcode WA7 1JL 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 very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from WA7 1JL.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1JL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Promenade | Small | Walking directions to Victoria 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 1JL.
In the WA7 1JL postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 49 Waterloo Road, Runcorn, WA7 1HJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | 20 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LR | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.3 mi | Quick Pick Store | Church Street, Halton, WA7 1LT | Walking directions to Quick Pick Store |
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 1JL, 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 1JL records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1JL 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 1JL, including Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Victoria Road Primary School (Good) and Westfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 1JL is Runcorn, about 392 m away.
WA7 1JL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,296 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 1JL 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.