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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 142 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
142
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
72.41(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.01(+6%)
Public order
16.15(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.15(+46%)
Drugs
11.59(+197%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 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
Detached4£208,750
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached28£190,000
Terraced35£135,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgewater

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

All postcodes in Bridgewater

WA71RN

Stanley Street

WA71RT

Grosvenor Street

WA72DF

The Winnows

WA75NQ

Tenby Drive

WA71BS

Dover Street

WA71GR

The Decks

WA75DP

Picton Avenue

WA72SS

Burrard Road

WA75EE

Stenhills Crescent

WA75XB

Stonehills Lane

WA75SY

Sewell Street

WA75UU

Grange Park Avenue

WA75EG

Kent Grove

WA75NJ

Carlton Avenue

WA71BZ

Bridge Street

WA72NW

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75FS

Wadham Close

WA75RW

Halton Road

WA75NN

Fairfax Drive

WA75DF

Bickley Close

WA75DL

Picton Avenue

WA75SN

Porter Street

WA71RH

Ann Street

WA71SG

Old Quay Street

WA75XQ

Boston Avenue

WA75DU

Latham Avenue

WA75SL

Needham Close

WA71BQ

Spring Court

WA71GT

The Decks

WA71GG

The Decks

WA75XJ

Boston Avenue

WA75GX

Stonehills Lane

WA72RA

Halton Brook Avenue

WA71BW

Sutherland Court

WA75XU

Stonehills Court

WA71RQ

Parker Street

WA71BE

Bridge Street

WA71RP

Irwell Lane

WA71BL

Bridge Street

WA71BB

Penketh Court

WA75DW

Picton Avenue

WA75SE

Grange Road North

WA75NG

Sea Lane

WA75SB

Halton Road

WA75RH

Stanmore Road

WA72NQ

Leaside

WA75RF

Brookfield Avenue

WA75GY

Bridgewater

WA75XL

Boston Avenue

WA72DJ

The Glebe

WA75QP

Halton Road

WA75UZ

Saxon Road

WA75GZ

Halton Road

WA75ED

Stenhills Crescent

WA75RG

Harrow Drive

WA71BT

Dover Street

WA75SU

Union Street

WA72NN

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75NR

Halton Road

WA72DS

Wheatlands

WA75TH

Easby Close

WA75DY

Duncan Avenue

WA75XH

Quarry Close

WA75NH

Manor Road

WA75DJ

Wicksten Drive

WA75EA

Stenhills Crescent

WA75RU

Victoria Road

WA75GW

Stonehills Lane

WA75XW

Castle Rise

WA75RB

Kingston Close

WA75DZ

Alexandra Grove

WA72EF

Brackendale

WA71RZ

Wivern Place

WA75UR

Holmfield Avenue

WA71NZ

Norfolk Street

WA72NH

Leaside

WA71DW

Stanley Street

WA75NF

Sea Lane

WA72SY

Fraser Close

WA75DT

Latham Avenue

WA75EB

Stenhills Crescent

WA75XT

Halton Road

WA75UL

Stonehills Lane

WA75XS

Halton Court

WA71GU

Bridgewater

WA71RU

Norfolk Street

WA72DG

Penfolds

WA75QX

Halton Road

WA71SA

Canal Street

WA75RA

Lansbrook Court

WA75DN

Saxon Road

WA72DQ

Halton Brook Avenue

WA72PL

Northridge Mews

WA75RN

Brook Terrace

WA72DU

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75RJ

Halton Road

WA75RT

Halton Road

WA71RY

Canal Street

WA71RX

Irwell Lane

WA72DY

Hillcrest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.