WA7 6LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stonelea, 0.7km from Norton in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Norton North ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 6LH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 6LH are sourced from Output Area E00188893 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONELEA, WA7 6LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONELEA, WA7 6LH.
433
32
£ 33,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 6LH 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
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in WA7 6LH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 6LH. The average age is 32.0. 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
£ 83,000
6 sales · Mean £ 81,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 6LH is moderate at 54 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
Windmill Hill Primary School
Bridgewater Park Primary School
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Astmoor Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The Brow Community Primary School
The Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Castlefields Fish bar1.0 km
- Windmill Hill Supper Bar0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- David Stearne Pharmacy0.6 km
- McColl's1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Norton Priory Museum Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Norton Priory Museum Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Windmill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East1.4 km
- Runcorn4.1 km
- Frodsham5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Hill Estate0.1 km
- Southwood Avenue0.1 km
- Southwood Avenue0.1 km
- Norton Priory0.2 km
- Norton Priory0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA76LH · Data under Open Government Licence