Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA7 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1DL.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA7 1DL 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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7/10
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2/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

WA7 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA7 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 1DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00062701 (shared with 37 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 1DL. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around WA7 1DL is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103
Public order34
Drugs31
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils0.1 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.2 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Pound Bakery0.2 km
  • Westbank Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Alchemy0.3 km
  • Bridge View0.3 km
  • Chambers0.3 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.1 km
  • Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • Tandoori Night0.3 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.1 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.2 km
  • China X'press0.1 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.3 km
  • Eastern Chef0.1 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn0.6 km
  • Widnes3.9 km
  • Hough Green4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • HIGH STREET0.2 km
  • HIGH STREET0.2 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.2 km
  • RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.3 km
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.3 km