Postcode insights

WA7 6EJ

Palace Fields Avenue

Norton South & Preston Brook

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Detailed insights for WA7 6EJ

Overview

Postcode WA7 6EJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glen Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
67%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Halton Lea & Brookvale has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67%

Approximately 67.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £33,407 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from WA7 6EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton Lea & Brookvale near WA7 6EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 6EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Runcorn East

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 6EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Glen ParkSmallWalking directions to The Glen Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,817.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.94(-14%)
Public order
9.03(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.56(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-46%)
Other crime
2.08(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
96.28%
African
3
1.24%
Other White
2
0.83%
Other
2
0.83%
Chinese
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
38.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.79%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
65.18%
Owns outright
15
13.39%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.04%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Norton South & Preston Brook

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £244K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£336,500£268
Semi-Detached7£212,500£224
Terraced18£147,750£148
Flats2£107,500£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton South & Preston Brook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton South & Preston Brook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202536, Kilncroft, Runcorn, WA7 6BQTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Oct 202533, Saltash Close, Runcorn, WA7 6AGTerracedFreehold£120,000
08 Aug 202568, Kilncroft, Runcorn, WA7 6BHTerracedFreehold£155,000
01 Dec 20258, Wren Close, Runcorn, WA7 2QADetachedFreehold£202,500
04 Apr 20251, Masseyfield Road, Runcorn, WA7 6AETerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the WA7 6EJ postcode area, located within Halton Lea & Brookvale, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 6EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrookvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPalace Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 6EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 6EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterNorthwich Road, Halton, WA7 6PEWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA7 6EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Davidson

Norton South & Preston Brook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halton Lea & BrookvaleE02002588
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 015EE01012439
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 6EJ

Is WA7 6EJ (Halton Lea & Brookvale) safe?

The area around WA7 6EJ 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.

What is the average house price near WA7 6EJ?

The median sale price around WA7 6EJ in Halton Lea & Brookvale is £175,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 6EJ?

There are 11 schools close to WA7 6EJ, including Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School (Good), Brookvale Primary School (Outstanding) and Palace Fields Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 6EJ?

The closest station to WA7 6EJ is Runcorn East, about 1,499 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 6EJ?

WA7 6EJ 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).

Who represents WA7 6EJ (Halton Lea & Brookvale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 6EJ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Davidson (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.