Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

CROWN GATE, WA7 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN GATE, WA7 1AA.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA7 1AA 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, WA7 1AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WA7 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Crown Gate, 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.

Within the WA7 district, this postcode is characterised by a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

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 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00188772 (shared with 216 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 1AA. 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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA7 1AA 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order52
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Palace Fields Primary Academy

Good174 pupils0.6 km
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Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery

Inadequate114 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good119 pupils0.9 km
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The Brow Community Primary School

Good148 pupils1.0 km
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St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Castle View Primary School

Good159 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • Norton Arms Hotel1.0 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.7 km
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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
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Subway - Halton Lea0.3 km
  • Small Panda0.9 km
  • Palacefields Take Away0.5 km
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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