WA7 1DY is a mixed residential area on Wharford Lane, 0.3km from West Bank in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Mersey & Weston ward and the Halton constituency.
This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA7 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00188803 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHARFORD LANE, WA7 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARFORD LANE, WA7 1DY.
215
38
£ 37,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA7 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 1DY. The average age is 37.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 246,995
15 sales · Mean £ 255,249
Detached
£ 319,995
17 sales · Mean £ 323,932
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 1DY 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.
school Local Schools
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Widnes Academy
The Grange School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- lifestyle express0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
- Pound Bakery0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alchemy0.4 km
- Bridge View0.8 km
- Chambers0.4 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
- Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atmoesphere0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tandoori Night0.4 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.7 km
- China X'press0.6 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.6 km
- Eastern Chef0.6 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.0 km
- Widnes3.9 km
- Runcorn East4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
- PICTON AVENUE0.3 km
- DELPH BRIDGE0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71DY · Data under Open Government Licence