Skipton Close Runcorn, Halton
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA7), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16105340.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16).
- 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 East, about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Halton Village Millennium Green, is about 210 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 54 to 57 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castlefields Health Centre, about 230 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 15% 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
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (9); 1967-1975 (3); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (3).
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 (99% of about 720 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 (440 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (940 m)
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (940 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 54 m and 57 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 2SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 2SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 32 within 800 m; nearest Castlefields Ctr. Halton Village | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 8.9 km |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 2.9 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Castlefields Health Centre | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Runcorn Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Halton Road Family Dental Practice | 890 m |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 1.6 km |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Runcorn Castlefield Centre, Castlefields Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m; nearest Halton Village Millennium Green 9,560 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Town Park 104 ha | 500 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 240 m |
| Allotments | Haddocks Wood Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 6 parks and gardens, 124 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Seneschal's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m south-west. 20 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* | 280 m south-west |
| Halton Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 450 m south |
| Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 450 m south |
| The Castle Hotel Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m south |
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m south |
| Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerings Rough | Wood | 840 m south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.4 km east |
| Wigg Island | Island | 1.5 km north |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | Wetland | 1.9 km north |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km west |
| Murdishaw Valley | Valley | 2.9 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 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 | 360 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m | No published inspection |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 1.4 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 |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 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 |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 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 |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4yc@St Mary's WA7 2NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering WA7 2NR | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily WA7 2ST | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Route@Castlefields Cafe WA7 2ST | Other catering premises | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar WA7 2ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Inglefield WA7 2LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Acorn Day Nursery - Main Kitchen WA7 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Edsential WA7 2JE | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Norton Arms Hotel WA7 2AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| The Brow Pre-School WA7 2HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School - Orian Catering WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School Wraparound Provision WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School & Nursery - Impact Food Group WA7 2JJ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club WA7 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Princes Close (9); On or near Beaumaris Way (8); On or near Caernarvon Close (7); On or near Muncaster Way (7); On or near Chester Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Castlefields Avenue South · Rothesay Close · Harlech Grove · Castlefields Avenue South · Hadleigh Grove · Beaumaris Way
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.