Thirsk Close Runcorn, Halton
14 addresses across 1 postcode (WA7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16100409.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £216,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 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 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Weaver Vale Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £216,500 | £216,500 | £216,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | £167,500 | £160,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £87,475 | £85,000 | £89,950 |
| 2002 | 2 | £72,225 | £68,500 | £75,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £22,950 | £22,950 | £22,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 12 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £216,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 3 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 5 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 4 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 8 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 12 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £127,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2017 | 5 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 8 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 8 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £121,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2003 | 7 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £89,950 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2003 | 7 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 7 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £75,950 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2002 | 1 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 16 Oct 1998 | 4 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jun 1997 | 9 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 10 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £22,950 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 1995 | 3 WA7 4YY | Semi-detached | £47,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (40% of about 550 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Grangeway Court, Runcorn: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Grangeway Court, Runcorn: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA7 4YY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Runcorn 732,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Frodsham 269,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Runcorn East 196,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Malpas Road Runcorn Heath | 170 m |
| Car parks | Car Park Frodsham Moor Lane | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Weaver Vale Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Runcorn Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Jesani Stores Ltd, Northwich Road | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 4,740 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Heath Park Playing Fields 11 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Beech Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Frodsham Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Runcorn Gap | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Mare Clough | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 14 | 14 |
9 of the street's 14 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 940 m (0.6 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 |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillview Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish High Academy - Edsential WA7 4YX | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Ascot Fish Bar WA7 4YW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Ascot Stores WA7 4YW | Retailers - other | 270 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen WA7 4SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Hope Corner WA7 4TD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lincoln Close (7); On or near Thirsk Close (5); On or near Kempton Close (3); On or near Sandown Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 4YY: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Kempton Close · Lincoln Close · Ascot Avenue · Sandown Close · Trafford Crescent · Weston Link · Cheltenham Crescent · Pickerings Close · Tarvin Close · Palace Fields Avenue · Cartmell Close · Clifton Court
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.