Is WA7 6HJ a safe place to live?

Yes, WA7 6HJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 31 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in WA7 6HJ?

The average property price in WA7 6HJ is currently around £255k.

What is the population of WA7 6HJ?

The population for the WA7 6HJ area is approximately 238 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

JAYS CLOSE, WA7 6HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAYS CLOSE, WA7 6HJ.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10

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6/10

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5/10

workEmployment

9/10

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4/10

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4/10

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7/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

WA7 6HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £255k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA7 6HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jays Close, 0.3km from Norton Crossings in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Norton North ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA7 6HJ are sourced from Output Area E00062717 (shared with 4 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 6HJ. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 247,500

4 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

WA7 6HJ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences55

Public order11

Anti-social behaviour10

Criminal damage and arson9

Other theft4

school Local Schools

St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km

Gorsewood Primary School

Good180 pupils0.4 km

St Berteline's CofE Primary School

Good284 pupils1.1 km

Murdishaw West Community Primary School

Good145 pupils1.1 km

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Inadequate1100 pupils1.1 km

Windmill Hill Primary School

Outstanding161 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Claymoore Narrowboats Ltd0.6 km
Spar Shop0.8 km
Murdishaw Pharmacy0.4 km
Midland Chandler0.6 km

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Murdishaw Supper Bar0.5 km
Food To Go (At Spar)0.8 km
Subway - Murdishaw0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

E-Scape Eco-Trail and Cafe0.9 km
The Dead Parrott Restaurant0.9 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co-operative Group0.5 km
Aldi0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Runcorn East0.4 km
Frodsham5.5 km
Runcorn5.5 km

Bus Stops

Littlebourne Park0.1 km
Marina Village0.2 km
Runcorn East0.4 km
Runcorn East0.4 km
Runcorn East Rail Station0.5 km