Postcode WA7 4RA is located in an urban city, within the Mersey & Weston 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 Mersey & Weston is £142,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £109,310 and £175,340. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from WA7 4RA.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4RA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Heath Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Mersey & Weston area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £295,000 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £189,000 | £212 |
| Terraced | 58 | £127,250 | £149 |
| Flats | 15 | £94,000 | £151 |
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 | £170,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £94,625 | £190,000 | £144,000 |
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 | £202 | £144 |
| 2026 | £300 | £154 | £215 | £161 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2026 | 31, Weaver Road, Runcorn, WA7 4RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 3, Weaver Road, Runcorn, WA7 4RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 1, Weaver Road, Runcorn, WA7 4RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 23, Weaver Road, Runcorn, WA7 4RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 16, Hamlin Close, Runcorn, WA7 4RF | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the WA7 4RA postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Weston Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Hope Corner School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Pewithall School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 4RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Village Store | 223 Heath Road South, Runcorn, WA7 4LY | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.5 mi | Ascot Stores | Ascot Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4YW | Walking directions to Ascot Stores |
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 4RA, 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 4RA 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA7 4RA in Mersey & Weston is £142,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA7 4RA, including Weston Primary School (Good), Hope Corner School (Good) and Pewithall School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA7 4RA 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 4RA 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).