Beacon Hill View Runcorn, Halton
10 addresses across 1 postcode (WA7), about 40 m long. USRN 16101579.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £55,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Halton costs £2,367 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Runcorn, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Runcorn Hill, is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tower House Practice, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £24,000 | £24,000 | £24,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £11,000 | £11,000 | £11,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £19,950 | £17,000 | £26,300 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2025 | 9 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 May 2025 | 8 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £42,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Mar 2021 | 2 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 7 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £56,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Aug 2014 | 2 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2013 | 7 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 9 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 9 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2001 | 4 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 1 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £11,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 4 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £19,950 | |
| 1 May 1998 | 8 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £26,300 | |
| 13 Mar 1998 | 7 WA7 4HE | Terraced | £17,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Halton in 2026-27: Band D £2,367 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,104 | £2,367 | £2,893 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 4HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Parade Weston Point | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wellington Street | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tower House Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | St Paul's Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cresta Drive (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Frodsham Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Balfour St Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Runcorn Hill 22 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,370 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,250 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hale Gate Marsh | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Runcorn Gap | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Hale Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Halton: see them on the Halton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinos Store WA7 4EX | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Runcorn Town FC WA7 4EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Halton Food Hub WA7 4EX | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Christ Church Hall Luncheon Club WA7 4EU | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery WA7 4JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Road (14); On or near Baker Road (9); On or near Post Office Lane (4); On or near Clarks Terrace (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA7 4HE: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Mersey View · Clarks Terrace · South Road · Post Office Lane · West Road · Canal Side · South Parade · Cullen Road · Baker Road · Allen Road · Leonard Street · Mather Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.