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About

Bridgewater ward is located in the borough of Halton, Cheshire, covering the southern part of Runcorn. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. It is bordered by the River Mersey to the north and the Manchester Ship Canal to the south, providing waterways as key geographical features.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Wigg Island Nature Reserve, which offers walking trails and wildlife habitats. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, serving the needs of residents. Transport links are accessible via the M56 motorway and Runcorn railway station, connecting the area to nearby cities like Liverpool and Manchester. Bridgewater ward has a mix of urban and semi-rural landscapes, balancing residential living with natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Bridgewater has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bridgewater is £37,688 per year. There are 4 schools in Bridgewater: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £146,200 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £260,000.

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£245,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached27£190,000
Terraced34£125,000

10 years median price trend in Bridgewater

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

All postcodes in Bridgewater

WA71DF

Mersey Road

WA72EE

Northridge Mews

WA75RQ

Harrow Drive

WA75RT

Halton Road

WA75RZ

Halton Road

WA75SR

Victoria Road

WA75EB

Lansbrook Court

WA75RH

Stanmore Road

WA75SJ

Ashley Road

WA75SN

Porter Street

WA75XJ

Boston Avenue

WA71DB

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA71RQ

Parker Street

WA72DF

The Winnows

WA75DH

Perry Street

WA75EA

Stenhills Crescent

WA71BE

Bridge Street

WA71BT

Dover Street

WA71RL

Bold Street

WA72DJ

The Glebe

WA72DY

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park

WA75NF

Sea Lane

WA75NR

Halton Road

WA72DQ

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75DP

Picton Avenue

WA71GG

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA71RT

Grosvenor Street

WA72DL

Aston Fields Road

WA72DZ

Meadway

WA75FW

Runcorn Halton Road

WA75QX

Halton Road

WA75QY

Renton Avenue

WA75SY

Perry Street

WA75UU

Grange Park Road

WA75QU

Halton Road

WA75SL

Needham Close

WA75UL

Halton Road

WA75UZ

Grange Park Road

WA72PL

Central Expressway

WA75DZ

Alexandra Grove

WA75FT

Wadham Close

WA75XN

Castle Rise

WA75QS

Astmoor Road

WA75SZ

Heath Road

WA75UT

Grange Park Road

WA71BZ

Bridge Street

WA71DW

Stanley Street

WA71SA

Canal Street

WA72DS

Wheatlands

WA72SS

Burrard Road

WA72SY

Fraser Close

WA75DL

Picton Avenue

WA75RA

Lansbrook Court

WA75SS

Heath Road

WA75XT

Halton Road

WA72DG

Penfolds

WA75RY

Heath Road

WA72NF

Fallowfield

WA75DU

Duncan Avenue

WA75UX

Wicksten Drive

WA71BQ

Ellesmere Street

WA71SG

Old Quay Street

WA75DN

Saxon Road

WA75EG

Kent Grove

WA75XL

Boston Avenue

WA71GJ

Runcorn Town & Westfield

WA71RH

Ann Street

WA71RP

Grosvenor Street

WA71RU

Norfolk Street

WA72DU

Halton Brook Avenue

WA75DW

Picton Avenue

WA75FS

Wadham Close

WA75RD

Richmond Avenue

WA75XB

Lansbrook Court

WA71BH

Ellesmere Street

WA71BL

Bridge Street

WA75DR

Claremont Road

WA75GX

Stonehills Lane

WA75SG

Cartwright Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.