Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

COOPER STREET, WA7 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOPER STREET, WA7 1DH.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA7 1DH 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in WA7 1DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WA7 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Cooper Street, 0.3km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 1DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £64k, 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00062701 (shared with 37 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 1DH. 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 / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 57,250

2 sales · Mean £ 57,250

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

Crime around WA7 1DH is above average at 111 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 offences123
Public order36
Drugs31
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils0.1 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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The Grange School

Good1078 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.3 km
  • lifestyle express1.0 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Pound Bakery0.1 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Alchemy0.2 km
  • Bridge View0.3 km
  • Chambers0.2 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.2 km
  • Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • Tandoori Night0.3 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.1 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.3 km
  • China X'press0.1 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.2 km
  • Eastern Chef0.1 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn0.6 km
  • Widnes3.9 km
  • Hough Green4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.2 km
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.2 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.2 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B0.2 km
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.2 km