House prices in Halton
The median price paid for a home in Halton was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,273 sales. House prices in Halton rose 2.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 20.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Halton was 16% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Halton was £749 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Halton had 8.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Halton stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Halton had the 29th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+20.0%).
- Rents in Halton had the 31st biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.2%).
- Halton has the 36th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 96.0%.
House prices in Halton
The median price paid in Halton was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,273 sales, or £2,347 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £348,750 | 290 | £3,125 | −0.4% | +20.3% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £205,000 | 420 | £2,649 | +2.5% | +28.1% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £135,000 | 486 | £1,686 | +8.0% | +36.4% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £95,000 | 77 | £1,727 | +11.3% | +5.6% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton | £180,000 | +2.9% | +20.0% | £2,347 | +1.3% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Halton sold for a median £2,347 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Halton has the 32nd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +2.9% change over the year is the 30th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 12th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Halton
The average private rent in Halton was £749 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Halton are 32.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Halton has the 42nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Broadband and mobile in Halton
96.0% of premises in Halton can get gigabit broadband and 99.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 88.7% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 36th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.3% of premises in Halton get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
How many homes sell in Halton
1,083 homes were sold in Halton in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.82 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Halton were 0.8% up on the year before and 30.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 58th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Halton
The police recorded 11,063 crimes in Halton in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Halton fell 3.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 17.9% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.20 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.32 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.75 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.28 |
Halton has the 110th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 11th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Halton
Halton is the 55th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 55th |
| Income | 78th |
| Employment | 42nd |
| Education and skills | 79th |
| Health | 21st |
| Crime | 55th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 208th |
| Living environment | 189th |
People moving in and out in Halton
In the year ending June 2025, 5,694 people moved to Halton from elsewhere in the UK and 5,483 moved away, a net gain of 211 (1.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Liverpool 1,083
- Warrington 730
- Cheshire West and Chester 360
Most moved out to
- Liverpool 877
- Warrington 554
- Cheshire West and Chester 492
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Halton
How much does a house cost in Halton?
The median price paid for a home in Halton was £180,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £348,750; semi-detached £205,000; terraced £135,000; flats £95,000.
Are house prices in Halton going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Halton rose 2.9%, and over five years it rose 20.0%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Halton?
The average private rent in Halton was £749 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £547; 2 bed £686; 3 bed £826; 4+ bed £1,162.
Is Halton a safe place to live?
Halton had 8.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 110th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Halton?
88.7% of premises in Halton can get full fibre and 96.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Warrington 11 km
- Knowsley 13 km
- St. Helens 14 km
- Liverpool 18 km
- Cheshire West and Chester 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.