Postcode WA7 4PX is located in an urban city, within the Beechwood & Heath area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 Beechwood & Heath is £240,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heath Park.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 4PX.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4PX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Heath Park |
| 0.2 mi | Runcorn Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Hill Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Beechwood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £533,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £305,000 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £230,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 5 | £180,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £227,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | — | £225,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £249 | £206 |
| 2026 | £264 | — | £273 | £203 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 9, Coombe Drive, Runcorn, WA7 4SR | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 39, Park Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SS | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 35, Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £227,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 12, Maryhill Road, Runcorn, WA7 4SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 60, Moughland Lane, Runcorn, WA7 4SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the WA7 4PX postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 6 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Weston Point Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
Weston Point Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. | |
St Clement's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Feb 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pewithall School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
Pewithall School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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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 4PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Charles Stockton
Beechwood & Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 4PX records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA7 4PX in Beechwood & Heath is £240,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA7 4PX, including Weston Point Primary Academy (Inadequate), St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Pewithall School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 4PX is Runcorn, about 1,212 m away.
WA7 4PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,179 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 4PX 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).