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WA7 6QL

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Norton North

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Detailed insights for WA7 6QL

Overview

Postcode WA7 6QL 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
71.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Halton Castlefield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Halton Castlefield is £35,550 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from WA7 6QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Halton Castlefield near WA7 6QL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 6QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Runcorn East

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn East

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
2,391.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.41(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.49(+3%)
Public order
16.51(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.89(+32%)
Drugs
7.27(+86%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
367
93.62%
Other White
11
2.81%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.51%
Pakistani
1
0.26%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
26.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
17.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
16.21%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.83%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
94
66.2%
Owns outright
20
14.08%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.27%
Social rents from council
8
5.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202595, Nortonwood Lane, Runcorn, WA7 6QQTerracedFreehold£130,000
04 Jul 20259, Nortonwood Lane, Runcorn, WA7 6QGTerracedFreehold£132,500
29 Apr 20261, Elmwood, Runcorn, WA7 6UFDetachedFreehold£405,000
18 Dec 20257, Highgate Close, Runcorn, WA7 6QPDetachedFreehold£370,000
23 Sept 20257, Crabtree Fold, Runcorn, WA7 6UDDetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the WA7 6QL postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 9 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 6QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Berteline's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryWindmill Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miPrimaryBridgewater Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 6QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miWindmill Hill Local CentreWindmill Hill Avenue West, Halton, WA7 6QZWalking directions to Windmill Hill Local Centre

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 6QL, 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)Halton CastlefieldE02002583
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 010DE01012444
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 6QL

Is WA7 6QL (Halton Castlefield) safe?

The area around WA7 6QL 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.

What is the average house price near WA7 6QL?

The median sale price around WA7 6QL 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 6QL?

There are 10 schools close to WA7 6QL, including St Berteline's CofE Primary School (Good), Windmill Hill Primary School (Good) and Bridgewater Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA7 6QL?

The closest station to WA7 6QL is Runcorn East, about 805 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 6QL?

WA7 6QL 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).

Who represents WA7 6QL (Halton Castlefield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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