The Seasons Higher Runcorn, Halton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA7), about 60 m long. USRN 16107634.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4).
- 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, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Runcorn Hill (22 hectares) is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tower House Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2023 | 1 WA7 4JP | Detached | £402,200 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2016 | 2 WA7 4JP | Detached | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 191 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 2007-2011 (1); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (35% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Higher Runcorn (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE NOOK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at 59 - 77 High Street, Runcorn Old Town: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 59 - 77 High Street, Runcorn Old Town: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at 79 - 83 High Street: up to 66 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Fomer Riverside College, Campus Drive, Runcorn: up to 128 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Car Park between High Street and Bridgewater Canal, Runcorn: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- Car Park between High Street and Bridgewater Canal, Runcorn: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- The Heath Business & Technical Park, Heath Road South Runcorn: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- The Heath Business & Technical Park, Heath Road South Runcorn: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 7 addresses are between 59 m and 63 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 4JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA7 4JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westfield Top Runcorn | 100 m |
| Car parks | 40 Wellington Street Parking | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellington Street | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower House Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Paul's Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 200 m |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Runcorn Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Balfour St Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Runcorn Hill 22 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,250 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 240 m south |
| Beaconsfield Wood | Wood | 340 m south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Big Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Church Bank | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Runcorn Gap | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| The Heath School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse (Cheshire) Ltd WA7 4PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Brookfield Garden Centre WA7 4JT | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Vicarage Lodge Pre-school WA7 4PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Runcorn Sports Club WA7 4SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Westfield Primary School - Orian Catering WA7 4TR | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Co-operative Group WA7 4PH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| The Cafe WA7 4UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Greenway Stores WA7 5BS | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Elms (17); On or near Southlands Court (5); On or near Queen'S Road (4); On or near Westfield Crescent (3); On or near Queen'S Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 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 5 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
The Elms · Drayton Close · Stapley Close · Queen's Close · Cottage Hospital Court · Burland Close · Westfield Mews · Southlands Mews · Queen's Road · Southlands Court · Weston Road · Curzon Street
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.