WA7 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentinck Street, 0.8km 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 37 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00062702 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTINCK STREET, WA7 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTINCK STREET, WA7 1EH.
268
37
£ 37,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 1EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA7 1EH — age 37, 40% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1EH. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 72,500
2 sales · Mean £ 72,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1EH is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Widnes Academy
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
- Pound Bakery0.6 km
- Ragdollz Candy Shop0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.4 km
- Jubilee Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Alchemy0.7 km
- Bridge View0.3 km
- Chambers0.7 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Atmoesphere0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Tandoori Night0.7 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.4 km
- China X'press0.5 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.5 km
- Eastern Chef0.4 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn0.4 km
- Hough Green4.0 km
- Widnes4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.3 km
- Runcorn Station0.3 km
- Runcorn Station0.4 km
- Runcorn Station0.4 km
- Runcorn Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71EH · Data under Open Government Licence