Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

STONECHAT CLOSE, WA7 3JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECHAT CLOSE, WA7 3JL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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9/10
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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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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA7 3JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA7 3JL is a safe, established residential area on Stonechat Close, 0.2km from Beechwood in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Beechwood & Heath ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, WA7 3JL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA7 3JL are sourced from Output Area E00062413 (shared with 5 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 3JL. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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WA7 3JL has low crime rates — 4 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Hillview Primary School

Good200 pupils0.2 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery

Inadequate114 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Woodside Primary School

Good119 pupils1.1 km
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Palace Fields Primary Academy

Good174 pupils1.2 km
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Brookvale Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils1.3 km
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St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy

Inadequate1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Hallwood Link Service Station0.5 km
  • Beechwood Stores0.5 km
  • Spar0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beechwood Hotel0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • The Friends of Halton Hospital Tea Bar1.0 km
  • Halton Hospital - Catering Department.0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Palacefields Take Away0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn East2.6 km
  • Frodsham2.8 km
  • Runcorn3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillview School0.1 km
  • Hillview School0.1 km
  • Cherry Blossom0.3 km
  • Cherry Blossom0.3 km
  • Beechwood0.4 km