WA3 7HJ is a safe, established residential area on Round Thorn, 0.5km from Smithy Brow in Croft (Warrington). Administratively it sits within Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward and the Warrington North constituency.
For families considering a move, WA3 7HJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 40.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00062896 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUND THORN, WA3 7HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUND THORN, WA3 7HJ.
276
46
£ 54,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 7HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WA3 7HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 7HJ. The average age is 46.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 227,000
Terraced
£ 172,500
4 sales · Mean £ 171,250
Flat
£ 97,500
3 sales · Mean £ 111,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA3 7HJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Croft Primary School
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jessie's Baking Boutique0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse Shoe Inn0.2 km
- Croft Village Memorial Hall0.6 km
- General Elliot0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Croft Golf Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchwood3.2 km
- Padgate3.6 km
- Newton-Le-Willows4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gerrard Road0.1 km
- Gerrard Road0.1 km
- Croft House0.2 km
- Croft House0.2 km
- Pasture Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA37HJ · Data under Open Government Licence