Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

STONELEA, WA7 6LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONELEA, WA7 6LH.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill Primary School

Outstanding161 pupils0.5 km
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Bridgewater Park Primary School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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St Berteline's CofE Primary School

Good284 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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Astmoor Primary School

Good133 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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The Brow Community Primary School

Good148 pupils1.4 km
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The Bridge School

Good27 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Castlefields Fish bar1.0 km
  • Windmill Hill Supper Bar0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • David Stearne Pharmacy0.6 km
  • McColl's1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Norton Priory Museum Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Norton Priory Museum Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
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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