Runcorn
Town · 62,336 residents
50Fair
Fair · among the lowest-scoring towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 77% of residents live within five minutes of a park
- Affordability scores 72, well above the typical 60
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- Road noise reaches 44% of the area
- Food & drink scores 22, below the typical 60
- Schools scores 38, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Runcorn
Runcorn HeathHalton VillageCastle RiseHalton BrookMurdishawHigher Runcorn56Weston Point49Eanley Wood51Halton LeaStenhills50Palace FieldsThe Brow
See all 29 in the guide ↓Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Runcorn a good place to live?
Runcorn scores 50/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for environment (79) and affordability (72).
It scores lowest on food & drink (22) and schools (38).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Runcorn in North West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Runcorn
The summary for Runcorn is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026