Postcode WA7 4XQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heath Park.
Beechwood & Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Beechwood & Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Beechwood & Heath is £50,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 4XQ.
Beechwood & Heath near WA7 4XQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Heath Park |
| 0.5 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall 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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 4XQ.
In the WA7 4XQ postcode area, located within Beechwood & Heath, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 4XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Langdale News | Langdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PN | Walking directions to Langdale News |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Ascot Stores | Ascot Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4YW | Walking directions to Ascot Stores |
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 4XQ, 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 4XQ records about 23 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.
The median sale price around WA7 4XQ in Beechwood & Heath is £242,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WA7 4XQ, including Pewithall School (Outstanding), The Heath School (Requires improvement) and St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 4XQ is Runcorn, about 1,346 m away.
WA7 4XQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,505 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 4XQ 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.