WA7 5EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Close, 0.5km from Heath in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Grange ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 5EY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, 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 5EY are sourced from Output Area E00062531 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW CLOSE, WA7 5EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, WA7 5EY.
289
40
£ 32,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 5EY 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 46% of tenure in WA7 5EY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 5EY. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 152,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 5EY has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Heath School
Pewithall School
Halton Lodge Primary School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
The Cavendish High Academy
The Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Heron Foods Ltd.0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Small Panda1.0 km
- Mr Pizza0.2 km
- Langdale Fish Bar0.8 km
- Ascot Fish Bar0.7 km
- Festival Way Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Admiral0.4 km
- Runcorn Golf Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hope Corner0.6 km
- AAK Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen0.9 km
- TEVA Staff Canteen0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Langdale Express0.8 km
- Premier Stores1.0 km
- SG Stores (2013) Ltd0.3 km
- Ascot Stores0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.7 km
- Frodsham3.5 km
- Runcorn East3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Linkway0.1 km
- Linkway0.1 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Cherry Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Opp. Cherry Tree0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA75EY · Data under Open Government Licence