Postcode insights

WA7 4EL

Mersey & Weston

Halton

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Detailed insights for WA7 4EL

Overview

Postcode WA7 4EL is located in an urban city, within the Mersey & Weston ward 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 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Runcorn Town & Westfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from WA7 4EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
493.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.51(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.21(-49%)
Burglary
4.18(-25%)
Drugs
3.35(-14%)
Other theft
3.35(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
382
96.46%
Other
4
1.01%
Other Asian
3
0.76%
Irish
3
0.76%
Other White
3
0.76%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
23.68%
No qualifications
71
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
66
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
43.79%
Owns outright
67
39.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.88%
Other social rented
9
5.33%
Social rents from council
2
1.18%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Mersey & Weston

Median price£138,500
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £175K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 (about £165 per square foot) in Mersey & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mersey & Weston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£247,500£281
Semi-Detached34£190,000£221
Terraced66£124,750£149
Flats14£89,250£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mersey & Weston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mersey & Weston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£177,500£115,000
2026£94,250£195,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mersey & Weston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mersey & Weston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£203£145
2026£147£228£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mersey & Weston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mersey & Weston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 20252, Castner Court, Runcorn, WA7 4EWDetachedFreehold£225,000
16 Mar 202656, Weston Road, Runcorn, WA7 4LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£283,000
20 Feb 202545, Castner Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
06 Oct 202565, Roscoe Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 4ERTerracedFreehold£120,000
19 Feb 20261, Prospect Row, Runcorn, WA7 4LJTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the WA7 4EL postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 4EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWeston Point Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryWeston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableWeston Point CollegeOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 4EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 4EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miThe Village Store223 Heath Road South, Runcorn, WA7 4LYWalking directions to The Village Store

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 4EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson

Mersey & Weston - 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
WardMersey & WestonE05013184
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Runcorn Town & WestfieldE02002585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 012BE01012417
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2020-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 4EL

Is WA7 4EL (Runcorn Town & Westfield) safe?

The area around WA7 4EL records about 64 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA7 4EL?

The median sale price around WA7 4EL in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £138,500 (about £165 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 4EL?

There are 6 schools close to WA7 4EL, including Weston Point Primary Academy, Weston Primary School (Good) and Weston Point College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 4EL?

WA7 4EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 4EL (Runcorn Town & Westfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 4EL 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).

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.