WA7 1BW 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 1BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00170525 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1BW.
121
36
£ 37,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA7 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1BW. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1BW is moderate at 71 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.
school Local Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Widnes Academy
Westfield Primary School
The Grange School
Pewithall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Langdale Express0.8 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- lifestyle express0.6 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alchemy0.2 km
- Bridge View0.6 km
- Chambers0.2 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atmoesphere0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Starbucks0.3 km
- Tandoori Night0.2 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.5 km
- China X'press0.4 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.4 km
- Eastern Chef0.5 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn0.8 km
- Widnes4.2 km
- Runcorn East4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.2 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.2 km
- RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71BW · Data under Open Government Licence