WA7 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eatough Close, 0.2km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA7 1DE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00188879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATOUGH CLOSE, WA7 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATOUGH CLOSE, WA7 1DE.
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
No single demographic signal dominates WA7 1DE — age 41, 29% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DE. 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
£ 88,750
2 sales · Mean £ 88,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1DE is moderate at 83 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- Atmoesphere0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tandoori Night0.3 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.7 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
- PICTON AVENUE0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DE · Data under Open Government Licence