Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WA7 postcode area, covering Runcorn and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£132,922
Median price
£105,000
5-year trend
+175.6%
Total sales
26,989
The WA7 area has 1,256 individual postcodes with 26,989 registered sales. Prices are +66.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Runcorn. The five-year price movement is +175.6%.
WA7 averages £132,922, placing it in the affordable category, +66.5% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 26,989 recorded sales across 1,256 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WA7 is +175.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WA7 1LS
£107,597 avg · 188 sales
WA7 2UZ
£98,723 avg · 156 sales
WA7 1XD
£170,447 avg · 154 sales
WA7 2DP
£85,699 avg · 140 sales
WA7 3AL
£182,275 avg · 130 sales
WA7 3HR
£96,930 avg · 109 sales
WA7 1XB
£260,645 avg · 106 sales
WA7 1XE
£140,390 avg · 105 sales
WA7 1LW
£185,598 avg · 102 sales
This WA7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WA7 postcode area is £132,922, based on 26,989 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Runcorn.
Properties in WA7 average £132,922, which is +66.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£105,000) is 21.0% below the average (£132,922), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WA7 have moved +175.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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