WA7 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Austell Close, 0.4km from Brookvale in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Halton Lea ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 6AW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.0% year-on-year. 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 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00062741 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST AUSTELL CLOSE, WA7 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUSTELL CLOSE, WA7 6AW.
353
37
£ 31,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 6AW 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.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, WA7 6AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 6AW. The average age is 36.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 89,000
9 sales · Mean £ 86,938
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 6AW has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Brookvale Primary School
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Gorsewood Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- Jesani Stores0.4 km
- Sports Direct0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- New Brookvale0.4 km
- Palacefields Take Away0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Queen of Hearts Public House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Little Garden Cafe0.6 km
- Perky Grinders0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East1.2 km
- Frodsham4.0 km
- Runcorn4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brookvale0.2 km
- Brookvale0.3 km
- Parkside0.3 km
- Parkside0.3 km
- Hanover Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA76AW · Data under Open Government Licence