WA7 6JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dalwood Close, 0.4km from Murdishaw in Runcorn. Administratively it sits within Norton North ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA7 6JL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA7 6JL are sourced from Output Area E00062718 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALWOOD CLOSE, WA7 6JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALWOOD CLOSE, WA7 6JL.
299
36
£ 33,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA7 6JL 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 37% of tenure in WA7 6JL — 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 6JL. The average age is 36.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
8 sales · Mean £ 131,000
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA7 6JL has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Gorsewood Primary School
Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
St Berteline's CofE Primary School
Windmill Hill Primary School
Brookvale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Claymoore Narrowboats Ltd0.7 km
- Spar Shop0.8 km
- Murdishaw Pharmacy0.2 km
- Midland Chandler0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Murdishaw Supper Bar0.4 km
- Food To Go (At Spar)0.8 km
- Subway - Murdishaw0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- E-Scape Eco-Trail and Cafe0.9 km
- O2 Staff Canteen1.0 km
- The Little Garden Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn East0.3 km
- Frodsham5.3 km
- Runcorn5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Littlebourne Park0.2 km
- Marina Village0.3 km
- Runcorn East0.3 km
- Runcorn East0.3 km
- Murdishaw Cen.0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA76JL · Data under Open Government Licence