Postcode insights

WA7 4PP

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Beechwood & Heath

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Detailed insights for WA7 4PP

Overview

Postcode WA7 4PP 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from WA7 4PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Beechwood & Heath near WA7 4PP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 4PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Glen ParkSmallWalking directions to The Glen Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
4,705.9 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
284
98.61%
Irish
3
1.04%
African
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.9%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.5%
No qualifications
36
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
43.44%
Owns outright
45
36.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.11%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 20253, Stonecrop Close, Runcorn, WA7 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
31 Mar 202521, Stonecrop Close, Runcorn, WA7 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
02 Oct 202524, Rosemary Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4PJTerracedFreehold£99,000
21 Feb 20252, Larkspur Close, Runcorn, WA7 4PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,500
14 Jul 20254, Lobelia Grove, Runcorn, WA7 3HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the WA7 4PP postcode area, located within Beechwood & Heath, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 4PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHillview Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHallwood Park Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 4PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 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 4PP, 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 Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 4PP

Is WA7 4PP (Beechwood & Heath) safe?

The area around WA7 4PP 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 4PP?

The median sale price around WA7 4PP 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 4PP?

There are 7 schools close to WA7 4PP, including Hillview Primary School (Good), Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 4PP?

WA7 4PP 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 4PP (Beechwood & Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

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