WA7 6HL area guide
Who lives in WA7 6HL, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Neighbourhood
- Norton
- Council
- Halton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,300 (2024)
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What WA7 6HL is like
WA7 6HL is a postcode in the Norton area of Halton. Because census and crime data isn’t published for single postcodes, the figures here cover the surrounding neighbourhood of about 1,300 people. 60.6% of households own their home, 17.1% rent privately and 16.5% are in social housing. The largest age group is 35–39, and 59.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in WA7 6 sold for a median of £177,500 over the year to August 2026.
How WA7 6HL compares
Headline figures for WA7 6HL, set against England as a whole.
More deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 34.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 14% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where WA7 6HL differs most from the national average.
- 01More deprived than mostLook closer
Scores 3.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is most deprived). Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
WA7 6HL FAQs
01Is WA7 6HL a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in WA7 6HL?The median sale price over the last year was £177,500.
The median sale price over the last year was £177,500.
03Is WA7 6HL safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in WA7 6HL?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers WA7 6HL?The local authority for WA7 6HL is Halton.
The local authority for WA7 6HL is Halton.
06How well connected is WA7 6HL?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.