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WA7 2PY

West Lane

Halton Lea

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Detailed insights for WA7 2PY

Overview

Postcode WA7 2PY is located in an urban city, within the Halton Lea ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 1.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Halton Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
79%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79%

Approximately 79.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from WA7 2PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 2PY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 2PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHalton CommonMediumWalking directions to Halton Common
0.4 miUpland Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Upland Community Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
1,069.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.66(+124%)
Shoplifting
45.43(+686%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.55(+131%)
Public order
38.23(+277%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.71(+153%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
364
96.3%
Other White
9
2.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.26%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
25.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
21.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
16.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
15.93%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
108
75.52%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.69%
Shared ownership
5
3.5%
Social rents from council
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Halton Lea

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £184K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Halton Lea area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £277,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halton Lea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£217,500£250
Semi-Detached8£180,000£229
Terraced19£130,000£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halton Lea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton Lea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£93,000£77,500
2017£160,000£65,000£95,000£77,500
2018£160,000£65,000£122,250£83,975
2019£163,750£118,000£85,000
2020£146,500£127,000£116,375£87,900
2021£168,000£72,500£144,250£95,000
2022£163,750£74,500£135,500£120,000
2023£201,500£109,000£155,100£120,000
2024£199,500£145,500£141,000£118,000
2025£217,500£135,250£177,500£122,500
2026£267,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton Lea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton Lea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£150£87
2017£174£242£141£89
2018£149£189£186£92
2019£186£156£91
2020£192£102£152£112
2021£212£90£207£103
2022£218£174£199£130
2023£280£247£185£132
2024£238£420£163£134
2025£261£344£224£145
2026£299£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton Lea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halton Lea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202524, Lodge Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
13 Oct 20258, Littlegate, Runcorn, WA7 2EETerracedFreehold£147,000
01 Dec 202521, Burrard Road, Runcorn, WA7 2SSDetachedFreehold£190,000
10 Apr 202627, Cotton Lane, Runcorn, WA7 5NBTerracedFreehold£134,000
28 Mar 202561, Main Street, Runcorn, WA7 2ATTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the WA7 2PY postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 2PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCastle View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHalton SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Brow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 2PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsdaWest Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miLidlEdwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miFarmfoodsHalton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2FQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miFarmfoods38 Orchard Walk, Runcorn, WA7 2BSWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldiHallwood Link Road, Halton, WA7 2FQWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA7 2PY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jack Bernard Raftree

Halton Lea - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardHalton LeaE05013180
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood ParkE02002586
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 013FE01012408
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 2PY

Is WA7 2PY (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) safe?

The area around WA7 2PY records about 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA7 2PY?

The median sale price around WA7 2PY in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £140,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 2PY?

There are 18 schools close to WA7 2PY, including Castle View Primary School (Good), Halton School (Good) and The Brow Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 2PY?

WA7 2PY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 2PY (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 2PY is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Bernard Raftree (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.