Postcode WA7 6QG is located in an urban city, within the Norton North area 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Halton Castlefield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,672 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% 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 71.8% 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 13 ft away from WA7 6QG.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 6QG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 9, Nortonwood Lane, Runcorn, WA7 6QG | Terraced | Freehold | £132,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Highgate Close, Runcorn, WA7 6QP | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 10, Camden Court, Runcorn, WA7 6RL | Detached | Freehold | £378,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 95, Nortonwood Lane, Runcorn, WA7 6QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 5, Aldersey Close, Runcorn, WA7 6NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,500 |
In the WA7 6QG postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Windmill Hill Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2024. | |
Windmill Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
St Berteline's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bridgewater Park Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Bridgewater Park Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 6QG
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 6QG, 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 6QG 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA7 6QG in Norton North is £225,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA7 6QG, including Windmill Hill Primary School (Good), St Berteline's CofE Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 6QG is Runcorn East, about 883 m away.
WA7 6QG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,672 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 6QG 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).