WA7 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.
Within the WA7 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00188803 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1DW.
215
38
£ 37,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA7 1DW — age 38, 50% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DW. The average age is 37.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1DW is moderate at 80 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
The Grange School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- lifestyle express0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
- Pound Bakery0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alchemy0.4 km
- Bridge View0.8 km
- Chambers0.4 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atmoesphere0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tandoori Night0.4 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.7 km
- China X'press0.6 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.6 km
- Eastern Chef0.6 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.0 km
- Widnes3.9 km
- Runcorn East4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
- PICTON AVENUE0.3 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DW · Data under Open Government Licence