| Council | Halton |
| Crime Rate | High for a North West town 27% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Runcorn is £153,917, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Runcorn house price trends over the last 30 years.
£153,917
£310,000
£79,033
£183,438
£127,229
Is Runcorn a nice place to live?
Runcorn is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Runcorn?
Runcorn has a high crime rate for a North West town, with around 95 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 27% above the national average, and 59% above the Cheshire average.
What are the best schools in Runcorn?
Runcorn has 31 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Palace Fields Primary Academy and Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School. Note: 7 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Runcorn?
The majority of residents in Runcorn identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).