Calvers Runcorn, Halton
213 addresses across 4 postcodes (WA7), about 1.3 km long, classed as a local road. USRN 16101340.
- Sales: 130 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £148,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 143 homes have an energy certificate (B: 24, C: 71, D: 39, E: 7, F: 2).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 2.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 149 of its 213 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castlefields Health Centre, about 810 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £150,000 | £140,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | £140,000 | £112,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £118,000 | £105,000 | £142,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | £110,000 | £82,000 | £122,750 |
| 2021 | 5 | £116,000 | £45,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £98,500 |
| 2019 | 2 | £73,000 | £60,000 | £86,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £77,000 | £63,500 | £86,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £70,625 | £57,250 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | 108 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 151 WA7 2EW | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 147 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 145 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £106,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Oct 2024 | 65 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £121,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Sep 2024 | 9 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2024 | 78 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 23 May 2024 | 76 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 17 May 2024 | 153 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £132,500 | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 125 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 169 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 8 WA7 2EL | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2023 | 177 WA7 2EP | Terraced | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 43 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 27 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2022 | 176 WA7 2EP | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2022 | 3 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Nov 2022 | 96 WA7 2EN | Semi-detached | £122,750 | |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 201 WA7 2EP | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2022 | 108 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2022 | 34 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £115,500 | |
| 9 Jun 2022 | 19 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2022 | 131 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 106 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 110 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £82,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 160 WA7 2EW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2021 | 10 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 28 May 2021 | 122 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2021 | 73 WA7 2EN | Semi-detached | £106,500 | |
| 3 Dec 2020 | 120 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £111,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 42 WA7 2EL | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 18 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £102,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 67 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £104,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Oct 2020 | 100 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £100,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 120 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2020 | 100 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £80,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 123 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 134 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £98,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2019 | 66 WA7 2EN | Detached | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 137 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 131 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 137 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £53,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 112 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £88,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2018 | 16 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 20 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £76,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2017 | 22 WA7 2EL | Terraced | £82,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 May 2017 | 73 WA7 2EN | Semi-detached | £65,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Apr 2017 | 86 WA7 2EN | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2017 | 130 WA7 2EW | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 166 WA7 2EW | Semi-detached | £69,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
143 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (61); House, end-terrace (38); House, semi-detached (20). Built: 1967-1975 (63); 1950-1966 (58); 1976-1982 (13). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (69); rented (social) (57); rented (private) (12).
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 (59% of about 760 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): Halton Borough Council Article 4 - 1, Halton Borough Council Article 4 - A4D_1.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Paramount Foods, Halton Road, Runcorn: up to 118 homes, permissioned (860 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (880 m)
- The Old Bridgewater Centre, Castlefields Avenue North, Runcorn: up to 20 homes, permissioned (890 m)
- Canal Walk, Halton Road Royal Navy Club: up to 28 homes, permissioned (910 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (920 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 2EW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| WA7 2EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA7 2EL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| WA7 2EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 213 addresses are between 43 m and 68 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 25 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 2EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 2EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 2EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 2EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km |
| Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest The Calvers Halton Brook | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 9.5 km |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 2.3 km |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Castlefields Health Centre | 810 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wise Pharmacy | 480 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Halton Road Family Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Runcorn Police Station | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Msk Market Ltd, Halton Brook | 470 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 420 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 5.9 ha | 440 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 560 m² | 1.3 km |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Seneschal's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m east. 19 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Seneschal's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m east |
| Halton Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m south-east |
| Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 590 m south-east |
| The Castle Hotel Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m south-east |
| The Vicarage | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m south-east |
| Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haddock's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km north-east |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km west |
| Wigg Island | Island | 1.7 km north |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 2.0 km north-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.0 km east |
| Murdishaw Valley | Valley | 3.3 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 64 | 213 |
149 of the street's 213 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 780 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brow Pre-School WA7 2HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School - Orian Catering WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School Wraparound Provision WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 400 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castle Rise Fish and Chips WA7 5XW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2026 |
| St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering WA7 2NR | School/college/university | 420 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| S4yc@St Mary's WA7 2NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Best One - QP Petroleum LTD WA7 2DX | Retailers - other | 460 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2024 |
| MSK Market Ltd WA7 2DY | Retailers - other | 470 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Halton Brook Community Centre WA7 2DY | Other catering premises | 480 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| ABI mini mart WA7 2DY | Retailers - other | 480 m | Unknown | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar WA7 2DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Flavian Court (21); On or near The Glebe (11); On or near Roman Close (7); On or near Warrington Road (6); On or near Calvers (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 2EW: 71 addresses of 83 in the postcode
- WA7 2EN: 58 addresses of 70 in the postcode
- WA7 2EL: 47 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- WA7 2EP: 37 addresses of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Halton Brow · Central Expressway · Halton Brow · Boston Avenue · Boston Avenue · Boston Avenue · Calvers · Warrington Road · Flavian Court · Halton Brook Avenue · The Glebe
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.