WA7 5XP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Rise, 0.1km from Castle Rise in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Bridgewater ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 5XP 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. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £67k, 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 5XP are sourced from Output Area E00062576 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE RISE, WA7 5XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE RISE, WA7 5XP.
275
39
£ 39,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 5XP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA7 5XP's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA7 5XP. The average age is 38.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 67,500
1 sales · Mean £ 67,500
Semi-Detached
£ 86,750
2 sales · Mean £ 86,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 5XP has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
The Grange School
Castle View Primary School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
The Bridge School
The Brow Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Halton Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- ABI mini mart0.6 km
- Best One - Peva Petroleum0.7 km
- lifestyle express0.8 km
- David Stearne Delivery Pharmacy0.5 km
- Hey Sweetie0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fiddlers Three0.9 km
- Ten Lock Flight0.9 km
- The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd0.8 km
- Halfway House Inn0.1 km
- Union Tavern0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dolphin Supper Bar0.2 km
- Festival Way Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.9 km
- Runcorn East3.3 km
- Widnes4.7 km
Bus Stops
- HALFWAY HOUSE0.1 km
- SEA LANE0.1 km
- HALFWAY HOUSE0.2 km
- SEA LANE0.2 km
- CASTLE RISE0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA75XP · Data under Open Government Licence