Postcode WA7 2HZ 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 167.4 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Halton Castlefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Halton Castlefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 2HZ.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 2HZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
| 0.3 mi | Halton Common | Medium | Walking directions to Halton Common |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 10 | £301,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £70,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £118,500 |
10 year median price trend in Halton Castle
In the WA7 2HZ postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Kingshead Close, Halton, WA7 2ST | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Halton Brow, Runcorn, WA7 2EQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | The Village Store | 111 Main Street, Runcorn, WA7 2AZ | Walking directions to The Village 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.