WA7 1XP is a safe, established residential area on Pilgrims Way, 0.5km from Sandymoor in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA7, WA7 1XP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA7 1XP are sourced from Output Area E00188884 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PILGRIMS WAY, WA7 1XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PILGRIMS WAY, WA7 1XP.
353
39
£ 58,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 1XP 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
WA7 1XP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £372k 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 1XP. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
7 sales · Mean £ 329,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 1XP has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Windmill Hill Primary School
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Bridgewater Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sandymoor Community Centre0.5 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- Evenwood Farm0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- 1816 Bistro0.4 km
- Cafe B Cheshire Ltd0.9 km
- Manor Farm Catering at Sigmatex0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- David Stearne Pharmacy0.4 km
- The Auction Centre1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Windmill Hill Supper Bar0.4 km
- Chatwins0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East1.7 km
- Runcorn5.0 km
- Sankey for Penketh5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sandymoor Lane0.1 km
- Sandymoor Lane0.1 km
- Windmill Hill East0.3 km
- Windmill Hill East0.3 km
- Pitts Heath0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA71XP · Data under Open Government Licence