Postcode WA7 4QT 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 low crime levels, with around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Hill Park.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from WA7 4QT.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4QT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £247,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £190,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 66 | £124,750 | £149 |
| Flats | 14 | £89,250 | £149 |
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 | £177,500 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | — | £94,250 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
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 | £203 | £145 |
| 2026 | — | £147 | £228 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4QT.
In the WA7 4QT postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 4QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn, WA7 4PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 114 Greenway Road, Runcorn, WA7 5BS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Langdale News | Langdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PN | Walking directions to Langdale News |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 4QT, 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 4QT records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around WA7 4QT in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £138,500 (about £165 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA7 4QT, including Westfield Primary School (Good), Victoria Road Primary School (Good) and St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 4QT is Runcorn, about 314 m away.
WA7 4QT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,623 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 4QT 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).
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.