Folkestone Way, Murdishaw, Runcorn
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA7 6EB.
At a glance
8 property sales on Folkestone Way, Murdishaw, Runcorn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £94,519. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Folkestone Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Folkestone Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £94,519 | 30 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Folkestone Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 20 Feb 2026 | £158,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 30 Aug 2024 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 24 Apr 2023 | £109,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 12 Feb 2021 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 21 Oct 2020 | £88,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 21 Feb 2019 | £107,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 17 Dec 2018 | £94,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 29 Jun 2018 | £79,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Folkestone Way WA7 6EB | 29 Jul 2016 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 56, Folkestone Way | £107,000 (Feb 2019) → £158,000 (Feb 2026) | +48% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Folkestone Way | £84,000 (Feb 2021) → £109,250 (Apr 2023) | +30% over 2 yrs |
| 22, Folkestone Way | £75,000 (Jul 2016) → £79,950 (Jun 2018) | +7% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Folkestone Way
Crime
134 crimes were reported within about a mile of Folkestone Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Folkestone Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areas Flood alert area
- River Ditton catchment including areas around Huyton-with-Roby and Widnes Flood alert area
- River Mersey from Runcorn to Woolston Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Folkestone Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy 754 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gorsewood Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool 164 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School 252 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy 127 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brookvale Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School 178 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Runcorn East station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Runcorn station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Frodsham station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parkgate Way 2 min walk
- Parkgate Way 3 min walk
- The Hove (Barnfield Avenue) 6 min walk
- Runcorn East 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Murdishaw
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn · 0.4 mi - Weaver Vale Practice
Hospital Way, Runcorn · 1.0 mi - Brookvale Practice
Hallwood Health Centre, Hospital Way, Runcorn · 1.0 mi - Castlefields Health Centre
The Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 54.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 502 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,245 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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