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About

Bridgewater ward is located in the northern part of the borough of Halton, encompassing a significant portion of the town of Runcorn. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates, local shopping parades, and community facilities. It is bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal to the north, which historically shaped its industrial development. The ward contains several green spaces and playing fields, providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable landmark within the ward is the Silver Jubilee Bridge, a major traffic artery crossing the River Mersey into Widnes. The area's layout is influenced by the post-war expansion of Runcorn, with many homes built during the latter half of the 20th century. Local schools and healthcare services serve the community. The presence of the canal continues to define part of the ward's eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Bridgewater has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgewater is £41,999 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridgewater: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bridgewater is home to around 7,679 people, with a population density of about 4,376.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgewater Population
7,679
Population density
4,376.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.22(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.88(+1%)
Public order
17.45(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.46(+61%)
Drugs
11.98(+216%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,029
91.61%
Other White
323
4.21%
Other
45
0.59%
Irish
33
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.42%
Total population: 7,673

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,356
22.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,286
20.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,121
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,082
17.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
792
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,141

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
905
26.32%
Owns outright
858
24.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
729
21.2%
Other social rented
705
20.5%
Social rents from council
157
4.57%
Total households: 3,439

Property prices in Bridgewater

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgewater in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£223,500
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached29£187,000
Terraced32£126,500

10 years median price trend in Bridgewater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

All postcodes in Bridgewater

WA71RH

Ann Street

WA71YR

Bridgewater

WA72NG

Fallowfield

WA75AR

Ivychurch Mews

WA71LS

Linnets Park

WA75DQ

Boston Avenue

WA75SF

Cartwright Street

WA75XS

Halton Court

WA71BB

Penketh Court

WA71BN

Howarth Court

WA71BF

Pool Lane

WA71RY

Canal Street

WA72NW

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75UR

Holmfield Avenue

WA71BU

Thomas Street

WA71GH

The Decks

WA75DS

Latham Avenue

WA75SX

Malcolm Street

WA75UY

Grange Road

WA72DT

The Tithings

WA75RU

Victoria Road

WA75XH

Quarry Close

WA75RB

Kingston Close

WA75RJ

Halton Road

WA75RE

Brookfield Avenue

WA75DX

Boston Avenue

WA75RN

Brook Terrace

WA75TH

Easby Close

WA71BY

Bridge Street

WA71RG

Parker Street

WA75NQ

Tenby Drive

WA75QL

Henley Court

WA75QP

Halton Road

WA75DY

Duncan Avenue

WA75RG

Harrow Drive

WA75XP

Castle Rise

WA72DH

The Heys

WA71BW

Sutherland Court

WA71RN

Stanley Street

WA75DE

Adderley Close

WA75RW

Halton Road

WA71AP

High Street

WA71RX

Irwell Lane

WA75ED

Stenhills Crescent

WA75NN

Fairfax Drive

WA75SB

Halton Road

WA75XQ

Boston Avenue

WA71GR

The Decks

WA71GT

The Decks

WA71RZ

Wivern Place

WA72DX

Meadway

WA75DJ

Wicksten Drive

WA75DT

Latham Avenue

WA75RF

Brookfield Avenue

WA75SQ

Cambridge Street

WA75ST

Victoria Road

WA72DE

Boston Avenue

WA75NH

Manor Road

WA75NG

Sea Lane

WA75NJ

Carlton Avenue

WA75XA

Saxon Road

WA71DD

New Albert Terrace

WA72NQ

Leaside

WA75GY

Bridgewater

WA75SE

Grange Road North

WA71RJ

Stanley Street

WA72EF

Brackendale

WA72NN

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75EE

Stenhills Crescent

WA75GZ

Halton Road

WA75NP

Ashley Road

WA75UW

Wicksten Drive

WA71YS

Bridgewater

WA72RA

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75RL

Halton Road

WA75XU

Stonehills Court

WA71RF

Bold Street

WA71RR

Old Quay Street

WA75BU

Eccleston Drive

WA75NL

Dudley Avenue

WA72NH

Leaside

WA75QZ

Brookfield Avenue

WA75UP

Holmfield Avenue

WA71DE

Eatough Close

WA75GW

Stonehills Lane

WA75QN

Ringway Road

WA72NL

Cotterill

WA75NW

Dalton Street

WA75SU

Union Street

WA71BS

Dover Street

WA72FU

Bridgewater

WA75DF

Bickley Close

WA75TL

Robert Street

WA75XW

Castle Rise

WA71NZ

Norfolk Street

WA71GS

The Decks

WA71GU

Bridgewater

WA75XG

Boston Avenue

WA72NJ

Fernhurst

WA75DG

Melford Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.