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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, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgewater is £41,996 per year. The median sale price in Bridgewater is £180,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,500 and £195,500. There are 5 schools in Bridgewater: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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
22.4%
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

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £190
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £126K – £196K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £291,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£196,000£269
Semi-Detached21£188,000£234
Terraced28£136,750£167
Flats5£84,500£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgewater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,000£79,500£123,950£84,000
2017£148,000£75,750£125,000£80,500
2018£143,500£69,975£124,500£80,000
2019—£77,000£132,000£87,475
2020£172,000£80,000£128,000£96,500
2021£191,250£78,000£148,000£117,500
2022£189,950£88,500£165,875£114,000
2023£208,000£74,500£168,000£115,000
2024£204,000£94,250£172,000£115,000
2025£208,750£100,000£190,000£129,000
2026£243,750£84,500£187,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£131£142£98
2017£159£128£142£89
2018£215£125£139£95
2019—£121£150£99
2020£219£136£164£109
2021£197£144£173£122
2022£263£128£201£132
2023£282£143£193£112
2024£250£157£211£133
2025£300£184£227£157
2026£256£135£235£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bridgewater ward.

Local councillors

Sarah Davies

Bridgewater - Elected 7 May 2026

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