Postcode WA7 6BW is located in an urban city, within the Norton South & Preston Brook ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton Lea & Brookvale area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £33,407 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glen Park.
Halton Lea & Brookvale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Halton Lea & Brookvale has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £33,407 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from WA7 6BW.
Halton Lea & Brookvale near WA7 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Glen Park | Small | Walking directions to The Glen Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Norton South & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £336,500 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £212,500 | £224 |
| Terraced | 18 | £147,750 | £148 |
| Flats | 2 | £107,500 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,500 | £130,000 | £79,500 |
| 2017 | £177,750 | £123,000 | £78,500 |
| 2018 | £285,975 | £145,000 | £92,000 |
| 2019 | £302,750 | £131,250 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £278,750 | £135,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £318,750 | £145,000 | £99,350 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £183,500 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £167,625 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £170,000 | £120,500 |
| 2025 | £343,000 | £221,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £237,000 | £272,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £146 | £88 |
| 2017 | £166 | £141 | £91 |
| 2018 | £228 | £173 | £95 |
| 2019 | £229 | £147 | £93 |
| 2020 | £232 | £175 | £100 |
| 2021 | £243 | £181 | £106 |
| 2022 | £277 | £197 | £127 |
| 2023 | £251 | £197 | £119 |
| 2024 | £213 | £221 | £128 |
| 2025 | £271 | £219 | £148 |
| 2026 | £267 | £266 | £144 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6BW.
In the WA7 6BW postcode area, located within Halton Lea & Brookvale, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Northwich Road, Halton, WA7 6PE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter Davidson
Norton South & Preston Brook - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 6BW records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA7 6BW in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA7 6BW, including Brookvale Primary School (Outstanding), Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School (Good) and Palace Fields Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA7 6BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,262 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 6BW is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter 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.