Frith Close Runcorn, Halton
1 address across 1 postcode (WA7), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16109175.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 28).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tower House Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22); Flat (6). Built: 2024 (28).
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 B (57% of about 970 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Canal Walk, Halton Road Royal Navy Club: up to 28 homes, permissioned (20 m)
- Paramount Foods, Halton Road, Runcorn: up to 118 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Former Express Dairies Site, Sewell Street, Runcorn: up to 33 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to the south of Old Quay Street and Mason Street, Runcorn: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the south of Old Quay Street and Mason Street, Runcorn: up to 52 homes, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Polar Ford Second Hand Cars Site, Victoria Road, Runcorn: up to 18 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Polar Ford and surrounds, Victoria Road, Runcorn: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Polar Ford and surrounds, Victoria Road, Runcorn: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 29 addresses are between 26 m and 29 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 5QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest HALFWAY HOUSE Castle Rise | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower House Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Frodsham Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halton Road Family Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Runcorn Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ABI Mini Mart, Halton Brook Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,890 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Runcorn Sands | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bower's Pool | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Haddock's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Murdishaw Valley | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 29 | 29 |
14 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakealicious WA7 5QS | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Keri's Cafe WA7 5QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Group WA7 5QU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Dolphin Supper Bar WA7 5QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| David Stearne Delivery Pharmacy WA7 1SQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Halfway House Inn WA7 5NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Aug 2026 |
| The Northern Bar WA7 5SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Wicksten Drive Christian Centr WA7 5DJ | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Turn Up The Base / Baseline Burgers WA7 1SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd WA7 1SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Halton Road (16); On or near Ivychurch Mews (14); On or near Supermarket (11); On or near Stonehills Lane (7); On or near Halton Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 5QS: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oates Road · Astmoor Road · Astmoor Road · Ringway Road · Oates Road · Halton Court · Stonehills Court · Oates Road · Astmoor Road · Porter Street · Ivychurch Mews · Astmoor Road
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.