Postcode insights

WA7 3HR

Arndale

Beechwood & Heath

Interactive map showing WA7 3HR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA7 3HR

Overview

Postcode WA7 3HR is located in an urban city, within the Beechwood & Heath ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Beechwood & Heath area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 89% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beechwood & Heath is £50,194 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glen Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
12
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Beechwood & Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Beechwood & Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Beechwood & Heath is £50,194 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from WA7 3HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Beechwood & Heath near WA7 3HR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 3HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Glen ParkSmallWalking directions to The Glen Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
5,262.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.62(-82%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.14(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.66(-82%)
Other crime
1.66(-33%)
Burglary
0.83(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
97.34%
Other White
3
1%
Other Asian
2
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
26.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.7%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.7%
No qualifications
42
17.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40.3%
Owns outright
53
39.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.43%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.22%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Beechwood & Heath

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £305K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Beechwood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £533,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beechwood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£295,000£277
Semi-Detached38£231,250£257
Flats2£170,000£251
Terraced5£160,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beechwood & Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£108,500£133,000£118,500
2017£230,000£135,500£140,000£136,975
2018£210,000£85,000£150,000£125,000
2019£234,000£125,000£157,500£121,000
2020£231,000£164,500£116,000
2021£248,500£135,000£165,000£118,000
2022£280,000£124,500£195,000£126,250
2023£290,000£130,000£203,500£158,500
2024£288,000£132,500£195,000£158,250
2025£283,000£170,000£221,000£160,000
2026£310,000£242,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£142£163£118
2017£195£156£170£131
2018£209£148£168£155
2019£216£204£191£165
2020£222£200£174
2021£242£236£211£170
2022£262£163£236£204
2023£265£206£240£197
2024£283£220£252£201
2025£290£251£252£206
2026£270£273£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood & Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beechwood & Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 3HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 3HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202614, Arndale, Runcorn, WA7 3HRTerracedFreehold£160,000
03 Jul 20253, Arndale, Runcorn, WA7 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
23 Jun 202527, Arndale, Runcorn, WA7 3HRTerracedFreehold£145,000
14 Mar 202524, Arndale, Runcorn, WA7 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
24 Oct 20257, Stonechat Close, Runcorn, WA7 3JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WA7 3HR postcode area, located within Beechwood & Heath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 3HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHillview Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHallwood Park Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 3HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 3HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparHallwood Link Road, Halton, WA7 2HQWalking directions to Spar

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 3HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Charles Stockton

Beechwood & Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardBeechwood & HeathE05013171
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beechwood & HeathE02002589
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 016AE01012371
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 3HR

Is WA7 3HR (Beechwood & Heath) safe?

The area around WA7 3HR records about 12 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA7 3HR?

The median sale price around WA7 3HR in Beechwood & Heath is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 3HR?

There are 10 schools close to WA7 3HR, including Hillview Primary School (Good), Beechwood Primary School (Good) and Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 3HR?

WA7 3HR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,389 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 3HR (Beechwood & Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 3HR is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Charles Stockton (Liberal Democrats).

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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.