WA7 3AU is a sought-after residential area on Aston Lane, 0.1km from Preston Brook 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 3AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA7 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00062491 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTON LANE, WA7 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTON LANE, WA7 3AU.
544
41
£ 58,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 3AU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA7 3AU spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £425k 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 3AU. The average age is 40.8. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 413,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 3AU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Gorsewood Primary School
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Claymoore Narrowboats Ltd0.5 km
- Spar Shop0.2 km
- Murdishaw Pharmacy0.8 km
- Midland Chandler0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Diageo Packaging Restaurant0.6 km
- Saint-Gobain Isover Canteen0.9 km
- E-Scape Eco-Trail and Cafe0.4 km
- O2 Staff Canteen0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Murdishaw Supper Bar0.9 km
- Food To Go (At Spar)0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East1.1 km
- Frodsham5.3 km
- Runcorn6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Aston Green0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Aston Green0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Chester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA73AU · Data under Open Government Licence