Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

MEADOWCROFT COURT, WA7 2NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWCROFT COURT, WA7 2NS.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Drugs15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Bridgewater Park Primary School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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The Brow Community Primary School

Good148 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Palace Fields Primary Academy

Good174 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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Astmoor Primary School

Good133 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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St Berteline's CofE Primary School

Good284 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • Norton Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Subway - Halton Lea0.8 km
  • Palacefields Take Away0.9 km
  • Castlefields Fish bar0.9 km
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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