WA7 2SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Castlefields in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Halton Castle ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 2SQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 2SQ are sourced from Output Area E00062473 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA7 2SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA7 2SQ.
227
42
£ 33,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 2SQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in WA7 2SQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 2SQ. The average age is 42.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA7 2SQ is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Astmoor Primary School
Bridgewater Park Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The Brow Community Primary School
The Bridge School
Castle View Primary School
Windmill Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Norton Priory Museum Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Howdens Kitchens staff canteen1.0 km
- Norton Priory Museum Cafe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Norton Arms Hotel0.5 km
- The Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Fiddlers Three0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Castlefields Fish bar0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColl's0.1 km
- Village Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East2.1 km
- Runcorn3.3 km
- Frodsham5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Castlefields Ctr.0.1 km
- Castlefields Ctr.0.1 km
- Castlefields0.2 km
- Castlefields0.2 km
- The Barge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA72SQ · Data under Open Government Licence