Postcode WA7 2AZ is located in an urban city, within the Halton Castle ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton Castlefield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Halton Castlefield is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Town Park.
Halton Castlefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Halton Castlefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Halton Castlefield is £33,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 2AZ.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Park |
| 0.2 mi | Halton Common | Medium | Walking directions to Halton Common |
| 0.3 mi | Upland Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Upland Community Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Halton Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £127,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halton Castle
In the WA7 2AZ postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Village Store | 111 Main Street, Runcorn, WA7 2AZ | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.1 mi | Community Shop Runcorn | Holt Lane, Halton, WA7 2FS | Walking directions to Community Shop Runcorn |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 38 Orchard Walk, Runcorn, WA7 2BS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 62 City Square, Runcorn, WA7 2EU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Edwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2PY | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.