Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Runcorn

A snapshot of life in Runcorn, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Runcorn is a town in Cheshire, North West with a population of 61,641. The average house price is £197,055 and the overall crime rate is 85.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Runcorn ranks

Population

61,641

Avg House Price

£197,055

Crime Rate

85.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

72.7%

Avg Download Speed

425 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,743.5

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Runcorn's detached homes (£313,786) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£90,242).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Runcorn prices have risen 13% over the last 9 years (£174,652 → £197,055).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£313,786	£317,500	157
Semi-Detached	£199,624	£190,000	217
Terraced	£128,701	£122,000	268
Flat	£90,242	£82,000	65

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Runcorn is 85.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Runcorn: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

72.7% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	33
Primary	28
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	72.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Astmoor Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Beechwood Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Bridgewater Park Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Brookvale Primary School	Primary	Good
Castle View Primary School	Primary	Good
Gorsewood Primary School	Primary	Good
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Inadequate
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Hillview Primary School	Primary	Good
Murdishaw West Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Palace Fields Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Pewithall School	Primary	No rating available
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy	Secondary	Good
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
St Berteline's CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Clement's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool	Primary	Requires improvement
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Brow Community Primary School	Primary	Good
The Grange School	Secondary	Good
The Heath School	Secondary	No rating available
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Victoria Road Primary School	Primary	Good
Westfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Weston Point Primary Academy	Primary	Inadequate
Weston Primary School	Primary	Good
Windmill Hill Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodside Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Runcorn averages 425 Mbps — 325% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Runcorn homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 73.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	73.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,041

Demographics & Economy

Population	61,641
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£30,743.5
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	64.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Runcorn?

The average house price in Runcorn is £197,055 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Runcorn?

The most affordable entry point in Runcorn is a flat, with an average price of £90,242.

Is Runcorn a safe place to live?

Runcorn has a recorded crime rate of 85.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Runcorn?

Runcorn has 33 schools in total, with 72.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Runcorn?

Average broadband download speeds in Runcorn are around 425 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.3% of premises.

How big is Runcorn?

Runcorn is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 61,641.

Most compared with

How does Runcorn stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Runcorn

House price: £217,565 · £197,055
Crime rate: 76.1 · 85.7
Distance: 14.3 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Runcorn

House price: £170,063 · £197,055
Crime rate: 92.3 · 85.7
Distance: 11.4 mi

Barnton

Runcorn

House price: £200,015 · £197,055
Crime rate: 66.5 · 85.7
Distance: 7.5 mi

Bebington

Runcorn

House price: £219,276 · £197,055
Crime rate: 69.9 · 85.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Billinge

Runcorn

House price: £261,331 · £197,055
Crime rate: 86.8 · 85.7
Distance: 11.4 mi

Birkenhead

Runcorn

House price: £154,135 · £197,055
Crime rate: 69.9 · 85.7
Distance: 14.7 mi

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