Postcode insights

WA7 4JT

Highlands Road

Beechwood & Heath

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Detailed insights for WA7 4JT

Overview

Postcode WA7 4JT is located in an urban city, within the Beechwood & Heath ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heath Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.5%

Approximately 34.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 4JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4JT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 4JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Runcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 4JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeath ParkLargeWalking directions to Heath Park
0.3 miRuncorn Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Runcorn Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
2,304.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.91(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(-3%)
Public order
8(-21%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(+9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
94.78%
Other White
5
2.17%
Pakistani
4
1.74%
Chinese
1
0.43%
Indian
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
26.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
28.57%
Owns outright
31
26.05%
Other social rented
28
23.53%
Social rents from council
13
10.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.88%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202512, Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,700
21 Feb 202514, Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Sept 202526, Queens Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PETerracedFreehold£168,100
21 Apr 202633, Lightburn Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PDTerracedLeasehold£143,000
21 Aug 202517, Lightburn Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PDTerracedLeasehold£126,500

Schools

In the WA7 4JT postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 4JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 4JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 4JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier114 Greenway Road, Runcorn, WA7 5BSWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLangdale NewsLangdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PNWalking directions to Langdale News

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 4JT, 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)Runcorn Town & WestfieldE02002585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 012DE01012429
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 4JT

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

The area around WA7 4JT records about 90 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA7 4JT?

The median sale price around WA7 4JT in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 4JT?

There are 10 schools close to WA7 4JT, including Westfield Primary School (Good), St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Victoria Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 4JT?

The closest station to WA7 4JT is Runcorn, about 546 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 4JT?

WA7 4JT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.