Postcode WA7 4BD is located in an urban city, within the Mersey & Weston area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year. The median sale price in Mersey & Weston is £143,000 (around £166 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £175,680. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,333 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WA7 4BD.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £143,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Mersey & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £295,000 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £189,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 56 | £129,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 15 | £94,000 | £147 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,500 | £77,000 | £113,000 | £71,475 |
| 2017 | £209,500 | £59,950 | £133,750 | £72,000 |
| 2018 | £171,998 | £69,125 | £132,000 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £214,995 | £84,250 | £154,500 | £79,475 |
| 2020 | £214,995 | £54,500 | £163,975 | £96,250 |
| 2021 | £149,000 | £73,000 | £150,000 | £99,000 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £74,950 | £167,500 | £112,000 |
| 2023 | £183,000 | £84,500 | £160,000 | £119,950 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £74,000 | £187,500 | £114,500 |
| 2025 | £247,500 | £89,250 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £94,625 | £190,000 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145 | £108 | £143 | £94 |
| 2017 | £176 | £108 | £143 | £89 |
| 2018 | £160 | £114 | £149 | £101 |
| 2019 | £238 | £132 | £175 | £98 |
| 2020 | £236 | £92 | £176 | £115 |
| 2021 | £165 | £132 | £181 | £118 |
| 2022 | £258 | £147 | £188 | £143 |
| 2023 | £204 | £138 | £181 | £143 |
| 2024 | £234 | £127 | £215 | £135 |
| 2025 | £281 | £151 | £202 | £144 |
| 2026 | £300 | £147 | £216 | £159 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 36, Lockfield, Runcorn, WA7 4BD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 63, Lockfield, Runcorn, WA7 4BD | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 101, Lockfield, Runcorn, WA7 4BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 111, Lockfield, Runcorn, WA7 4BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 115, Percival Lane, Runcorn, WA7 4UY | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the WA7 4BD postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westfield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
Westfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Weston Point College | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Weston Point College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 4BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 49 Waterloo Road, Runcorn, WA7 1HJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 4BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson
Mersey & Weston - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 4BD records about 59 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WA7 4BD in Mersey & Weston is £143,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA7 4BD, including Westfield Primary School (Good), Weston Point College (Good) and Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 4BD is Runcorn, about 509 m away.
WA7 4BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 4BD is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson (Reform UK).