WA7 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 1DN 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 82 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00062701 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1DN.
281
41
£ 37,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 1DN 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 1DN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
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 1DN is moderate at 82 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.
school Local Schools
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Widnes Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.5 km
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, Cafe
12 nearby- Atmoesphere0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Tandoori Night0.3 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.2 km
- China X'press0.1 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.2 km
- Eastern Chef0.1 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 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
- RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.2 km
- HIGH STREET0.2 km
- HIGH STREET0.2 km
- RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND A0.2 km
- Runcorn High Street Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DN · Data under Open Government Licence