WA7 9DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Halton Lea in Runcorn. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Halton Lea ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
Day-to-day life in WA7 9DG has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9DG are sourced from Output Area E00188772 (shared with 216 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 9DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 9DG.
247
34
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 9DG 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
WA7 9DG has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 9DG. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 9DG is above average at 118 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
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Woodside Primary School
The Brow Community Primary School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy
Castle View Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- B & M0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.4 km
- JJB Sports0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Norton Arms Hotel1.0 km
- The Castle Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Club 2000 Bingo0.4 km
- The Coffee House0.3 km
- Asda Diner0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Subway - Halton Lea0.3 km
- Small Panda0.9 km
- Palacefields Take Away0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Farm Foods0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East2.0 km
- Runcorn3.3 km
- Frodsham3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Halton Hospital0.2 km
- Halton Hospital0.2 km
- Halton Lea South0.3 km
- Halton Hospital (Main Entrance)0.4 km
- Palacefields0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA79DG · Data under Open Government Licence