Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA7 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1BG.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA7 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA7 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.

For families considering a move, WA7 1BG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA7 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00062686 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1BG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA7 1BG is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences132
Public order44
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs27

school Local Schools

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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.9 km
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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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The Grange School

Good1078 pupils1.3 km
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Pewithall School

Outstanding215 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Langdale Express0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • lifestyle express0.7 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.4 km
  • Jubilee Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Alchemy0.2 km
  • Bridge View0.4 km
  • Chambers0.2 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.3 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Starbucks0.2 km
  • Tandoori Night0.1 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.3 km
  • China X'press0.3 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.2 km
  • Eastern Chef0.3 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn0.6 km
  • Widnes4.2 km
  • Hough Green4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND C0.1 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND C0.1 km
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.1 km
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.1 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.1 km