Stockham Close Runcorn, Halton
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA7), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16101365.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £253,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 4, E: 1).
- 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Town Park (104 hectares) is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Weaver Vale Practice, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 | £253,000 | £253,000 | £253,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £356,250 | £330,000 | £382,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £295,000 | £245,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £245,000 | £230,000 | £260,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £334,000 | £334,000 | £334,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £217,500 | £195,000 | £240,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £232,475 | £215,000 | £249,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £158,650 | £158,650 | £158,650 |
| 1999 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 8A WA7 2PA | Detached | £253,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 10 WA7 2PA | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 8B WA7 2PA | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 11 WA7 2PA | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2020 | 3 WA7 2PA | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2018 | 1 WA7 2PA | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 10 WA7 2PA | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 May 2017 | 8 WA7 2PA | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2014 | 13 WA7 2PA | Detached | £334,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 4 WA7 2PA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2009 | 8B WA7 2PA | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2007 | 6 WA7 2PA | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 2 Jul 2007 | 12 WA7 2PA | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 10 WA7 2PA | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 8B WA7 2PA | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 11 May 2004 | 13 WA7 2PA | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 7 WA7 2PA | Detached | £158,650 | |
| 28 Jul 1999 | 8B WA7 2PA | Detached | £92,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, detached (10); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 (56% of about 800 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Castle View House, East Lane, Runcorn: up to 248 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- East Lane House, East Lane, Runcorn: up to 153 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- East Lane House, East Lane, Runcorn: up to 153 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Grosvenor House, Northway, Runcorn: up to 108 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the east of Kestrel's Way, Hallwood Park, Runcorn: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land to the east of Kestrel's Way, Hallwood Park, Runcorn: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 10 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
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 17 addresses are between 64 m and 70 m above sea level (68 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 2PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 2PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockham Lane Halton Village | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand T | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Runcorn Car Park | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weaver Vale Practice | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Runcorn Castlefield Centre, Castlefields Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Town Park 104 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,330 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 560 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 117 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Parish Library | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Vicarage | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Castle Hotel Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerings Rough | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Murdishaw Valley | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Sandymoor Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Wigg Island | Island | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World of Wonder Day Nursery Ltd WA7 2AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Store WA7 2AZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Palacefields Community Centre Cafe and Lunch Club WA7 2UA | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Halton Community Shop and Cafe WA7 2FS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Sports Direct WA7 2QF | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stockham Close (9); On or near Norton View (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Stockham Lane · Main Street · Cannonbury Close · Stockham Lane · Norton View · Meadowcroft Court · Village Close · Canonbury Close · Castlefields Avenue South
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.