Postcode insights

WA7 2UX

Silkstone Crescent

Halton Lea

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Detailed insights for WA7 2UX

Overview

Postcode WA7 2UX is located in an urban city, within the Halton Lea ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton Lea & Brookvale area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £33,407 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Town Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Halton Lea & Brookvale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Halton Lea & Brookvale has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.4%

Approximately 43.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £33,407 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from WA7 2UX.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton Lea & Brookvale near WA7 2UX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 2UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Runcorn East

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 2UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTown ParkLargeWalking directions to Town Park
0.4 miUpland Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Upland Community Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,209.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.43(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-28%)
Public order
6.46(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-68%)
Burglary
5.02(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
95.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.92%
Irish
3
0.92%
African
2
0.62%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
65
24.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
21.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
19.1%
No qualifications
40
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
41.91%
Other social rented
53
38.97%
Owns outright
13
9.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202559, Manor Fell, Runcorn, WA7 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£277,000
12 Dec 202560, Manor Fell, Runcorn, WA7 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
18 Aug 202565, Manor Fell, Runcorn, WA7 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
19 Jun 202515, Manor Fell, Runcorn, WA7 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
23 May 202541, Manor Fell, Runcorn, WA7 2UZDetachedFreehold£237,500

Schools

In the WA7 2UX postcode area, located within Halton Lea & Brookvale, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 2UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPalace Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Berteline's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2UX, 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)Halton Lea & BrookvaleE02002588
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 015AE01012406
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 2UX

Is WA7 2UX (Halton Lea & Brookvale) safe?

The area around WA7 2UX records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2UX?

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

What schools are near WA7 2UX?

There are 15 schools close to WA7 2UX, including Palace Fields Primary Academy (Good), Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Berteline's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 2UX?

The closest station to WA7 2UX is Runcorn East, about 1,076 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 2UX?

WA7 2UX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 2UX (Halton Lea & Brookvale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 2UX 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.