WA7 1DQ is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Astmoor in Halton. Administratively it sits within Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA7 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00062483 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 1DQ.
587
38
£ 58,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA7 1DQ — age 38, 96% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DQ. The average age is 37.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 1DQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
The Bridge School
Astmoor Primary School
Bridgewater Park Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Norton Priory Museum Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Cafe B Cheshire Ltd1.0 km
- Howdens Kitchens staff canteen0.8 km
- Norton Priory Museum Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East2.9 km
- Runcorn3.7 km
- Widnes4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DQ · Data under Open Government Licence