Is WA7 3LQ a safe place to live?

Yes, WA7 3LQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in WA7 3LQ?

The average property price in WA7 3LQ is currently around £280k.

What is the population of WA7 3LQ?

The population for the WA7 3LQ area is approximately 306 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

OVINGTON CLOSE, WA7 3LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON CLOSE, WA7 3LQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

306

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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8/10

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9/10

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6/10

workEmployment

5/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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6/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

WA7 3LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA7 3LQ is a safe, established residential area on Ovington Close, 0.5km from Sutton Weaver in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Beechwood & Heath ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For families considering a move, WA7 3LQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA7 3LQ are sourced from Output Area E00062410 (shared with 19 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 3LQ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%

Asian / British Asian3.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 259,000

4 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

WA7 3LQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences12

Public order8

Drugs4

Burglary2

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Hillview Primary School

Good200 pupils0.5 km

Beechwood Primary School

Good163 pupils1.0 km

Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery

Inadequate114 pupils1.2 km

Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

Brookvale Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Sutton Hall Golf Club Catering1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Beechwood Hotel0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Beechwood Stores1.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Holiday Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Frodsham2.4 km
Runcorn East2.8 km
Runcorn4.2 km

Bus Stops

Station Road0.2 km
The Holiday Inn0.2 km
The Holiday Inn0.2 km
Works Cottages0.4 km
Works Cottages0.4 km