WA7 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Albert Terrace, 0.2km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA7 1DD offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.8% year-on-year. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00188879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW ALBERT TERRACE, WA7 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ALBERT TERRACE, WA7 1DD.
223
41
£ 37,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA7 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DD. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 98,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1DD is above average at 95 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
Widnes Academy
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
The Grange School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- lifestyle express0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pound Bakery0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alchemy0.3 km
- Bridge View0.7 km
- Chambers0.3 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.6 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atmoesphere0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Tandoori Night0.3 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.6 km
- China X'press0.5 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.5 km
- Eastern Chef0.5 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.0 km
- Widnes3.9 km
- Runcorn East4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
- RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DD · Data under Open Government Licence