Postcode WA7 6HQ is located in an urban city, within the Norton North area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Norton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 North is £225,000 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Norton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,929 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from WA7 6HQ.
Norton near WA7 6HQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Runcorn East | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn East |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £300,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £165,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 5 | £130,000 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £102,250 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £218,975 | £116,750 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £125,000 | £88,250 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £122,000 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £125,000 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £131,180 | £97,500 |
| 2022 | £305,000 | £142,500 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £304,500 | £165,500 | £135,500 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £170,000 | £126,575 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £175,000 | £128,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £162,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £144 | £99 |
| 2017 | £187 | £188 | £85 |
| 2018 | £201 | £177 | £88 |
| 2019 | £215 | £183 | £102 |
| 2020 | £218 | £194 | £96 |
| 2021 | £234 | £203 | £116 |
| 2022 | £264 | £218 | £143 |
| 2023 | £264 | £234 | £147 |
| 2024 | £283 | £241 | £170 |
| 2025 | £275 | £287 | £169 |
| 2026 | £312 | £256 | £139 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2025 | 25, Chiswick Close, Runcorn, WA7 6HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 14, Chiswick Close, Runcorn, WA7 6HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £146,300 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 19, Micklegate, Runcorn, WA7 6HT | Flats | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 15, Juniper Grove, Runcorn, WA7 6JP | Terraced | Leasehold | £82,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 9, Starling Close, Runcorn, WA7 6EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the WA7 6HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.1 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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| 0.4 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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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 6HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | The Ridgeway, Halton, WA7 6ER | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 6HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
William Trevor Davies
Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 6HQ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around WA7 6HQ in Norton North is £225,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA7 6HQ, including St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool (Good), Gorsewood Primary School (Good) and Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 6HQ is Runcorn East, about 296 m away.
WA7 6HQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,929 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 6HQ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: William Trevor Davies (Reform UK).