Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

HALTON BROOK AVENUE, WA7 2RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALTON BROOK AVENUE, WA7 2RA.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA7 2RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA7 2RA has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA7 2RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Halton Brook Avenue, 0.3km from Halton Brook in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Bridgewater ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 2RA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, 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 2RA are sourced from Output Area E00062571 (shared with 7 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 2RA. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 122,750

6 sales · Mean £ 126,158

Terraced

£ 96,250

4 sales · Mean £ 96,875

Detached

£ 98,000

1 sales · Mean £ 98,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA7 2RA is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour20
Drugs20

school Local Schools

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Castle View Primary School

Good159 pupils0.1 km
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The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement112 pupils0.3 km
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Halton Lodge Primary School

Requires Improvement205 pupils0.6 km
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The Grange School

Good1078 pupils0.6 km
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The Brow Community Primary School

Good148 pupils0.7 km
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St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy

Inadequate0.7 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good119 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Small Panda0.8 km
  • Festival Way Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Dolphin Supper Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Mr Pizza0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • B & M Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-op Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Wilkinson Hardware Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Martins0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Norton Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • The Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • Halfway House Inn0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Asda Diner0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • F J Restaurant0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • TEVA Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn2.3 km
  • Runcorn East2.8 km
  • Frodsham4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brackendale0.0 km
  • Brackendale0.0 km
  • The Tithings0.2 km
  • The Tithings0.2 km
  • Hill Lodge Avenue0.2 km