WA7 — RUNCORN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA7 is £200,974, which is 35% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA7 cost 30.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA7 have fallen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£303,495	457
Semi-detached	£192,630	739
Terraced	£124,180	822
Flat	£97,427	242
All types	£200,974	2355

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

WA7 has a crime rate of 83.9 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

40.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA7 has 38 schools within or near its boundaries, including 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Victoria Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Aston by Sutton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Weston Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Castle View Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Brow Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

131,543

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA7 are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA7 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA7 — RUNCORN

Area Summary

WA7 (RUNCORN) offers affordable property prices (£200,974, 30% below national average), 38 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA6

FRODSHAM

£345K

▼ 1.9% YoY

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WIDNES

£254K

▼ 14.7% YoY

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ST HELENS

£181K

▼ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA7?

The average house price in WA7 (RUNCORN) is £200,974, based on 2355 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 30% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.3% over the past year.

Is WA7 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA7 is close to the national average at 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA7?

There are 38 schools in or near WA7. 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 13 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA7?

Council tax in WA7 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA7?

The average broadband download speed in WA7 is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA7 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 131,543.