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WA7 6HY

Hitchens Close

Norton North

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Overview

Postcode WA7 6HY 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.4%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norton is £40,821 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from WA7 6HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Norton near WA7 6HY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 6HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Runcorn East

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn East

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,867.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.87(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-41%)
Public order
3.03(-70%)
Drugs
3.03(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.03(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
92.06%
Other White
8
2.54%
Indian
6
1.9%
Other Asian
3
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
22.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
22.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.94%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
33.59%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.95%
Owns outright
23
17.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.5%
Social rents from council
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Norton North

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £281
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £300K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£300,000£297
Semi-Detached25£165,000£280
Terraced5£130,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202525, Chiswick Close, Runcorn, WA7 6HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
17 Jul 202514, Chiswick Close, Runcorn, WA7 6HQTerracedFreehold£146,300
08 Jul 202619, Micklegate, Runcorn, WA7 6HTFlatsFreehold£130,000
18 Jul 20254, Petersgate, Runcorn, WA7 6HSTerracedFreehold£127,000
24 Apr 202612, Dalwood Close, Runcorn, WA7 6JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the WA7 6HY postcode area, located within Norton, there are 7 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.

Nearby schools for WA7 6HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Martin's Catholic Primary School and PreschoolVoluntary aided school
0.1 miPrimaryGorsewood Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryMurdishaw West Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 6HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 6HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodThe Ridgeway, Halton, WA7 6ERWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 6HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

William Trevor Davies

Norton North - 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
WardNorton NorthE05013185
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NortonE02002587
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 014AE01012432
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 6HY

Is WA7 6HY (Norton) safe?

The area around WA7 6HY 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.

What is the average house price near WA7 6HY?

The median sale price around WA7 6HY in Norton North is £225,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 6HY?

There are 8 schools close to WA7 6HY, 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.

What is the nearest station to WA7 6HY?

The closest station to WA7 6HY is Runcorn East, about 310 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 6HY?

WA7 6HY 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).

Who represents WA7 6HY (Norton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 6HY 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).