Postcode WA7 6QN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 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 27 ft away from WA7 6QN.
Halton Castlefield near WA7 6QN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn East | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn East |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 6QN.
In the WA7 6QN postcode area, located within Halton Castlefield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6QN, 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 6QN 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 6QN in Halton Castlefield is £192,500 (about £276 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA7 6QN, including St Berteline's CofE Primary School (Good), Windmill Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Gorsewood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 6QN is Runcorn East, about 648 m away.
WA7 6QN 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 6QN 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.