WA7 2NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadowcroft Court, 0.2km from Halton Village in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Halton Castle ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00062467 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWCROFT COURT, WA7 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWCROFT COURT, WA7 2NS.
349
45
£ 33,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 2NS — age 45, 84% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £127k 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 2NS. The average age is 45.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,000
3 sales · Mean £ 106,333
Terraced
£ 103,400
3 sales · Mean £ 104,466
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 2NS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridgewater Park Primary School
The Brow Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Palace Fields Primary Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Astmoor Primary School
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- B & M0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Cineworld Multiplex Cinema0.9 km
- JJB Sports0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Norton Arms Hotel0.6 km
- The Castle Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Club 2000 Bingo0.9 km
- The Coffee House0.8 km
- Halton Hospital - Catering Department.1.0 km
- Asda Diner0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Subway - Halton Lea0.8 km
- Palacefields Take Away0.9 km
- Castlefields Fish bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East1.6 km
- Runcorn3.5 km
- Frodsham4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stockham Lane0.1 km
- Stockham Lane0.1 km
- Primrose Close0.3 km
- Primrose Close0.3 km
- Pump Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA72NS · Data under Open Government Licence