Postcode WA7 6LP is located in an urban city, within the Norton North ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Halton Castlefield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phoenix Park.
Halton Castlefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Halton Castlefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from WA7 6LP.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 6LP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Runcorn East | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Phoenix Park | Large | Walking directions to Phoenix Park |
| 0.4 mi | Norton Priory | Medium | Walking directions to Norton Priory |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £290,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £171,250 | £284 |
| Terraced | 12 | £130,000 | £145 |
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 | £160,000 | £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 | £290 | £169 |
| 2026 | £305 | £278 | £139 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6LP.
In the WA7 6LP postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 6LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Windmill Hill Local Centre | Windmill Hill Avenue West, Halton, WA7 6QZ | Walking directions to Windmill Hill Local Centre |
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 6LP, 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 6LP records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WA7 6LP in Halton Castlefield is £192,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA7 6LP, including Windmill Hill Primary School (Outstanding), St Berteline's CofE Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 6LP is Runcorn East, about 1,154 m away.
WA7 6LP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 523 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 6LP 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).
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.