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WA7

RUNCORN

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA7 covers RUNCORN in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £200,974
1yr change ▼ 2.3%
Crime 3% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£200,974

▼ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

30% below national avg

Crime Rate

83.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

3% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

38 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

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.

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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

£191K £197K £204K £211K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

13

Good

4

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

131,543

Population

62

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.

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA7 RUNCORN

What is the average house price in WA7 RUNCORN?
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 RUNCORN 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 is the population of WA7 RUNCORN?
The population of WA7 (RUNCORN) is approximately 131,543 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA7 RUNCORN?
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.

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