Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview Runcorn's market has seen steady activity over the past five years, with 3,503 sales recorded. The median price sits at £165,000, though recent sales average considerably higher at £235,444, reflecting a shift toward pricier properties changing hands in the last year. This uptick suggests either a changing composition of sales or broader price appreciation affecting the market.
Property Types and Price Differences Semi-detached homes dominate the market by volume, accounting for just over a third of all sales at a mean price of £186,381. Terraced properties are the next most common and notably cheaper, averaging £127,182—nearly a third less than semi-detached homes. Detached houses command the highest prices at £298,932, roughly 2.3 times the cost of terraced homes, while flats remain the most affordable option at £103,231.
Price Trends Over Time The five-year trend shows growth of 17.2%, with prices climbing from £173,946 in 2021 to £203,080 in 2025. The most recent 12-month average of £235,444 marks a notable jump, suggesting prices have accelerated significantly in early 2026 compared to the preceding years.
What Stands Out The gap between median (£165,000) and recent average (£235,444) is substantial, indicating that while many properties still sell below £170,000, a growing proportion of transactions involve higher-priced homes. The range of recent sales—from £111,000 to £310,000—underscores considerable diversity within the market.
Blue bars: average sold price each year. – – official HM Land Registry price trend (mix-adjusted), aligned to this area.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wharford Lane | 64 | £280,862 |
| East Lane | 45 | £126,367 |
| Papworth Close | 42 | £326,389 |
| Old Coach Road | 34 | £104,100 |
| Actons Wood Lane | 33 | £249,363 |
| Grangemoor | 28 | £119,612 |
| Grantchester Close | 28 | £255,286 |
| Bar Hill Close | 27 | £279,878 |
| Halton Road | 27 | £138,501 |
| Boston Avenue | 25 | £156,456 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 206 Halton Road | WA7 5RL | £215,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 3 Coniston Close | WA7 2QJ | £250,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 15 Ashbourne Avenue | WA7 4XY | £253,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 7 Abbey Hey | WA7 6PD | £300,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 8 Grange Park Avenue | WA7 5UU | £188,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 13 Red Pier Crescent | WA7 1JD | £235,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 23 Stapley Close | WA7 4DE | £188,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 43 Bunbury Drive | WA7 4AL | £310,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 39 Windsor Grove | WA7 5EN | £180,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 11, GILBERT HOUSE Old Coach Road | WA7 1NJ | £111,000 | Flat |
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Yes. The average property price in Runcorn has increased by 17% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £189,781 and the median at £165,000.
The mean average property price in Runcorn is £189,781 based on 3,503 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £165,000.
The most expensive property type in Runcorn is detached homes, averaging £298,932. The most affordable is flats, averaging £103,231. There have been 3,503 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 3,503 property sales recorded in Runcorn over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Wharford Lane with 64 sales.
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