Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

BRINDLEY STREET, WA7 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINDLEY STREET, WA7 1EL.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA7 1EL 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WA7 1EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WA7 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brindley Street, 0.7km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.

Day-to-day life in WA7 1EL has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £87k, 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00062702 (shared with 11 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 1EL. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 87,500

2 sales · Mean £ 87,500

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

Crime around WA7 1EL is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Drugs23
Public order22
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils0.8 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils0.8 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils1.2 km
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.2 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Pound Bakery0.5 km
  • Ragdollz Candy Shop0.8 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
  • Jubilee Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Alchemy0.7 km
  • Bridge View0.3 km
  • Chambers0.7 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.3 km
  • Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Tandoori Night0.7 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.3 km
  • China X'press0.4 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.5 km
  • Eastern Chef0.4 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn0.5 km
  • Widnes4.0 km
  • Hough Green4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Runcorn Station0.4 km
  • Runcorn Station0.4 km
  • Runcorn Station0.4 km
  • Runcorn Station0.5 km