Postcode WA7 6EA 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 Norton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norton is £40,821 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Town Park.
Norton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% 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 0 ft away from WA7 6EA.
Norton near WA7 6EA 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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Norton South & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £277,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £140,500 |
10 year median price trend in Norton South & Preston Brook
In the WA7 6EA postcode area, located within Norton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 6EA
| 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 (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 6EA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.