Constables Close Runcorn, Halton
32 addresses across 1 postcode (WA7), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16105301.
11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £92,500 across 1 sale. 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 7, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Halton costs £2,367 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 1.9 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Halton Common, is about 240 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 59 to 66 m above sea level. 6 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Castlefields Health Centre, about 300 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £93,500 | £93,500 | £93,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £79,725 | £79,450 | £80,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £31,500 | £31,500 | £31,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £27,500 | £27,500 | £27,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2016 | 1 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2015 | 1 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 20 May 2014 | 25 WA7 2HL | Semi-detached | £93,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2011 | 2 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 1 WA7 2HL | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 3 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £79,450 | |
| 20 Apr 2005 | 24 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 26 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2000 | 16 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 30 WA7 2HL | Semi-detached | £31,500 | |
| 10 Jul 1995 | 20 WA7 2HL | Terraced | £27,500 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1976-1982 (7); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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 (89% of about 820 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
- The Old Bridgewater Centre, Castlefields Avenue North, Runcorn: up to 20 homes, permissioned (560 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (920 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (930 m)
- Castle View House, East Lane, Runcorn: up to 248 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 59 m and 66 m above sea level (62 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 2HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 34 within 800 m; nearest Castlefields Halton Village | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 8.8 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Castlefields Health Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Runcorn Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Halton Road Family Dental Practice | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 930 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Runcorn Castlefield Centre, Castlefields Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Halton Common 2.6 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Town Park 104 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 510 m |
| Allotments | Haddocks Wood Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 122 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 32 |
6 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | 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 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 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 |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m | No published inspection |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 1.6 km | 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 |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Park Nursery and Reception WA7 2LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School - Caterlink WA7 2LW | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WA7 2ST | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Route@Castlefields Cafe WA7 2ST | Other catering premises | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar WA7 2ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Aug 2026 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School & Nursery - Impact Food Group WA7 2JJ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Norton Arms Hotel WA7 2AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen WA7 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Edsential WA7 2JE | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| S4yc@St Mary's WA7 2NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering WA7 2NR | School/college/university | 430 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club WA7 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hedge Hey (19); On or near Meadow Row (14); On or near Richards Close (8); On or near Chester Close (7); On or near Harlech Grove (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 74% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 28% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 2HL: 32 addresses of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Summer Close · St Marys Road · Hedge Hey · Richard Close · Hedge Hey
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.