The Butts Castlefields, Halton
3 addresses across 3 postcodes (WA7), about 210 m long. USRN 16107461.
- 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 9% to 73% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Halton Village Millennium Green, is about 390 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 41 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castlefields Health Centre, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2023 | FIDDLERS THREE WA7 2LH | Other | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 km (0.6 miles)
- The Old Bridgewater Centre, Castlefields Avenue North, Runcorn: up to 20 homes, permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 7 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (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 3 addresses are between 41 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 2LH | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| WA7 2SP | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| WA7 2ST | 100% | 9% | 9% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rolands Walk Halton Village | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castlefields Health Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Runcorn Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halton Road Family Dental Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Runcorn Castlefield Centre, Castlefields Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Halton Village Millennium Green 9,560 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Town Park 104 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,750 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | Haddocks Wood Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 107 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Seneschal's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m south. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 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* | 390 m south |
| Halton Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Halton Castle: a ruined shell keep castle on the site of an earlier motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Castle Hotel Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Vicarage | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Augustinian Abbey known as Norton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haddock's Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Wigg Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Murdishaw Valley | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglefield WA7 2LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| S4yc@St Mary's WA7 2NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2023 |
| St Mary's C Of E School Orian Catering WA7 2NR | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily WA7 2ST | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Route@Castlefields Cafe WA7 2ST | Other catering premises | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar WA7 2ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 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 |
| Astmoor Primary School - Breakfast Club WA7 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| The Brow Pre-School WA7 2HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School - Orian Catering WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| The Brow Primary School Wraparound Provision WA7 2HB | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School & Nursery - Impact Food Group WA7 2JJ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Norton Arms Hotel WA7 2AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| The Bridge School - Caterlink WA7 1PW | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Castlefields Avenue North (15); On or near Pendennis Court (12); On or near Centurion Row (9); On or near Princes Close (9); On or near Beaumaris Way (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 73% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- WA7 2LH: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- WA7 2SP: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- WA7 2ST: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Caernarvon Close · Pendennis Court · Hadleigh Grove · Astmoor Lane
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.