Postcode WA7 4SL 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 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 nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 19,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least 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 4SL.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 4SL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Heath Park |
| 0.2 mi | Runcorn Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Hill Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £295,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £231,250 | £257 |
| Flats | 2 | £170,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 5 | £160,000 | £204 |
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 | £221,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | — | £242,000 | £147,500 |
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 | £252 | £206 |
| 2026 | £270 | — | £273 | £203 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4SL.
In the WA7 4SL postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 4SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Langdale News | Langdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PN | Walking directions to Langdale News |
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 4SL, 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 4SL 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 4SL in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WA7 4SL, including Pewithall School (Outstanding), St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Heath School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 4SL is Runcorn, about 1,105 m away.
WA7 4SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,216 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 4SL 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).
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.