Postcode insights

WA7 2XG

Medlock Close

Halton Castle

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Detailed insights for WA7 2XG

Overview

Postcode WA7 2XG 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 high crime levels, with around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Halton Castlefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Halton Castlefield has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.3%

Approximately 47.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from WA7 2XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton Castlefield near WA7 2XG 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 2XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPhoenix ParkLargeWalking directions to Phoenix Park
0.3 miNorton PrioryMediumWalking directions to Norton Priory

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
4,500.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.88(+26%)
Public order
12.73(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.94(-23%)
Drugs
5.21(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.05(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
422
85.95%
Other White
38
7.74%
Other Asian
6
1.22%
Other
6
1.22%
Irish
5
1.02%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
23.36%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
18.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
79
42.47%
Owns with a mortgage
63
33.87%
Owns outright
16
8.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.53%
Social rents from council
9
4.84%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Halton Castle

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £245K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Halton Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £382,500.

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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£300,000£275
Semi-Detached16£205,000£211
Terraced12£160,000£156
Flats2£84,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halton Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149,495£105,995£144,995£83,750
2017£185,000£38,000£134,995£95,000
2018£191,000£57,500£131,495£73,000
2019£180,998£47,500£159,995£85,000
2020£221,250£74,000£165,000£88,000
2021£180,000£62,500£150,000£115,500
2022£250,000£62,625£173,500£110,000
2023£240,000£195,750£126,250
2024£305,000£94,250£208,500£122,500
2025£301,250£78,000£181,500£155,000
2026£300,000£236,025£155,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halton Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£167£143£82
2017£186£45£156£97
2018£188£103£160£76
2019£205£58£185£104
2020£202£113£164£102
2021£206£80£177£125
2022£240£88£190£127
2023£231£192£145
2024£229£127£197£144
2025£270£110£206£158
2026£251£217£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halton Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 20268, Medlock Close, Runcorn, WA7 2XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
29 Apr 202629, Knott Mill Way, Runcorn, WA7 2XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
30 Mar 20268, Knott Mill Way, Runcorn, WA7 2XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£161,000
15 Dec 202518, Knott Mill Way, Runcorn, WA7 2XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
05 Dec 20255, Corn Brook Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 2YLTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WA7 2XG postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 2XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAstmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBridgewater Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 2XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyKingshead Close, Halton, WA7 2STWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Paul Davies

Halton Castle - 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 CastleE05013179
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halton CastlefieldE02002583
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 010AE01012381
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2015-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 2XG

Is WA7 2XG (Halton Castlefield) safe?

The area around WA7 2XG records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2XG?

The median sale price around WA7 2XG in Halton Castlefield is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 2XG?

There are 9 schools close to WA7 2XG, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), Astmoor Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 2XG?

WA7 2XG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 2XG (Halton Castlefield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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