Postcode WA7 2BQ 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 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Halton Common.
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 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from WA7 2BQ.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 2BQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Halton Common | Medium | Walking directions to Halton Common |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 in Halton Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £70,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £188,750 |
| Terraced | 11 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Halton Castle
In the WA7 2BQ postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Village Store | 111 Main Street, Runcorn, WA7 2AZ | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Community Shop Runcorn | Holt Lane, Halton, WA7 2FS | Walking directions to Community Shop Runcorn |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Halton Brow, Runcorn, WA7 2EQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Edwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2PY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 38 Orchard Walk, Runcorn, WA7 2BS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Paul Davies
Halton Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.