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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bridgewater Population

7,679

Population density

4,376.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,029

91.61%

Other White

323

4.21%

Other

0.59%

Irish

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.42%

Total population: 7,673

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£208,750	£190,600	£193,000	£227,625	£237,525
Flats	3	£100,000	£45,996	£69,998	£130,000	£154,000
Semi-Detached	28	£190,000	£124,200	£161,875	£213,625	£263,250
Terraced	35	£135,000	£62,000	£108,900	£161,000	£201,500

10 years median price trend in Bridgewater

All postcodes in Bridgewater

WA75UX

Wicksten Drive

WA75AR

Ivychurch Mews

WA75QU

Halton Road

WA75QN

Ringway Road

WA75NW

Dalton Street

WA72DL

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75NL

Dudley Avenue

WA71RL

Bold Street

WA75FW

Sewell Street

WA71RG

Parker Street

WA75FT

Wadham Close

WA75FR

Wadham Close

WA75SQ

Cambridge Street

WA71RR

Old Quay Street

WA75XA

Saxon Road

WA71BH

Caithness Court

WA71YR

Bridgewater

WA71DD

New Albert Terrace

WA71RF

Bold Street

WA71BN

Howarth Court

WA75TL

Robert Street

WA72NG

Fallowfield

WA75RZ

Halton Road

WA75QS

Halton Road

WA75DR

Claremont Road

WA75SR

Victoria Road

WA75UW

Wicksten Drive

WA75QL

Henley Court

WA72NJ

Fernhurst

WA71DE

Frederic Place

WA72DT

The Tithings

WA75XN

Castle Rise

WA75XP

Castle Rise

WA75UT

Grange Park Avenue

WA71DB

Old Albert Terrace

WA72DH

The Heys

WA75XG

Boston Avenue

WA75SG

Vahler Terrace

WA71RJ

Stanley Street

WA75ST

Victoria Road

WA75DG

Melford Drive

WA75SX

Malcolm Street

WA71BY

Bridge Street

WA75DX

Boston Avenue

WA71GJ

The Decks

WA72NL

Cotterill

WA71DF

Mersey Road

WA75UY

Grange Road

WA75DQ

Boston Avenue

WA72DX

Meadway

WA71GH

The Decks

WA72FU

Bridgewater

WA71AP

High Street

WA72EE

Littlegate

WA75RL

Halton Road

WA72DZ

Meadway

WA75SS

Victoria Road

WA72DE

Boston Avenue

WA75DS

Latham Avenue

WA75UP

Holmfield Avenue

WA75RQ

Northwood Road

WA75RY

Windmill Street

WA72NF

Fallowfield

WA75BU

Eccleston Drive

WA75SF

Cartwright Street

WA75RE

Brookfield Avenue

WA71LS

Linnets Park

WA71BU

Thomas Street

WA71YS

Bridgewater

WA75DH

Picton Avenue

WA75SJ

Ashley Road

WA71BF

Pool Lane

WA75SZ

Heath Road

WA75QZ

Brookfield Avenue

WA75EF

Marina Grove

WA71GS

The Decks

WA75NP

Ashley Road

WA75QY

Renton Avenue

WA75DE

Adderley Close

WA75RD

Richmond Avenue

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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