WA7 5QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Halton Road, 0.3km from Stenhills in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Bridgewater ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 5QP is 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5QP are sourced from Output Area E00062576 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALTON ROAD, WA7 5QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALTON ROAD, WA7 5QP.
275
39
£ 39,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 5QP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA7 5QP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 5QP. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 5QP has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
The Grange School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Castle View Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Halton Lodge Primary School
The Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- ABI mini mart0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- lifestyle express0.5 km
- Ruth Patricia Newall - Slimming World Consultant0.8 km
- Sugar Rush Wrapped at Access 2 Support Runcorn1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alchemy1.0 km
- Chambers1.0 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.9 km
- Ten Lock Flight0.5 km
- Bridgewater Motor Boat Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Tandoori Night1.0 km
- The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
- DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen)0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dolphin Supper Bar0.3 km
- Eddy's Chicken1.0 km
- Baseline Burgers at the Wilsons0.7 km
- Family Kebab House and Carlos Pizza1.0 km
- Festival Way Fish Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.5 km
- Runcorn East3.7 km
- Widnes4.5 km
Bus Stops
- IRON BRIDGE0.0 km
- IRON BRIDGE0.1 km
- HALFWAY HOUSE0.2 km
- HALFWAY HOUSE0.3 km
- The Linnets0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA75QP · Data under Open Government Licence