Postcode WA7 6DZ is located in an urban city, within the Norton South & Preston Brook area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Norton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norton is £40,821 per year. The median sale price in Norton South & Preston Brook is £185,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,375 and £261,250. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Park.
Norton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,317 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Norton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norton is £40,821 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WA7 6DZ.
Norton near WA7 6DZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn East | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Norton South & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £357,500 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £213,750 | £250 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 | £175 |
| Terraced | 26 | £147,250 | £153 |
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 | £336,500 | £221,000 | £135,500 |
| 2026 | £369,000 | £207,500 | £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 | £270 | £219 | £148 |
| 2026 | £278 | £266 | £155 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6DZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 22, Fleetwood Walk, Runcorn, WA7 6DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 103, Fleetwood Walk, Runcorn, WA7 6EA | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 56, Folkestone Way, Runcorn, WA7 6EB | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 4, Hoylake Close, Runcorn, WA7 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 116, Hoylake Close, Runcorn, WA7 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £139,000 |
In the WA7 6DZ postcode area, located within Norton, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Gorsewood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2014. | |
Gorsewood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2014
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 6DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | The Ridgeway, Halton, WA7 6ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Northwich Road, Halton, WA7 6PE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6DZ, 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 6DZ records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WA7 6DZ in Norton South & Preston Brook is £185,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA7 6DZ, including Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School (Good), Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy (Requires improvement) and Gorsewood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 6DZ is Runcorn East, about 624 m away.
WA7 6DZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,317 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 6DZ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Davidson (Reform UK).