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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

WA75EF

Marina Grove

WA75FR

Wadham Close

WA71DF

Mersey Road

WA72EE

Littlegate

WA75RZ

Halton Road

WA75SR

Victoria Road

WA75RQ

Northwood Road

WA75RT

Halton Road

WA75EB

Stenhills Crescent

WA75RH

Stanmore Road

WA75SJ

Ashley Road

WA75SN

Porter Street

WA75XJ

Boston Avenue

WA72DF

The Winnows

WA71DB

Old Albert Terrace

WA71RQ

Parker Street

WA75DH

Picton Avenue

WA75EA

Stenhills Crescent

WA71RL

Bold Street

WA72DJ

The Glebe

WA72DY

Hillcrest

WA75NR

Halton Road

WA71BE

Bridge Street

WA71BT

Dover Street

WA75NF

Sea Lane

WA75DP

Picton Avenue

WA72DQ

Halton Brook Avenue

WA71GG

The Decks

WA72DL

Halton Brook Avenue

WA72DZ

Meadway

WA75FW

Sewell Street

WA75QY

Renton Avenue

WA75SY

Sewell Street

WA75UU

Grange Park Avenue

WA71RT

Grosvenor Street

WA75QX

Halton Road

WA75UL

Stonehills Lane

WA75QU

Halton Road

WA75SL

Needham Close

WA75UZ

Saxon Road

WA72PL

Northridge Mews

WA75DZ

Alexandra Grove

WA75FT

Wadham Close

WA75XN

Castle Rise

WA75QS

Halton Road

WA75SZ

Heath Road

WA75UT

Grange Park Avenue

WA71BZ

Bridge Street

WA72DS

Wheatlands

WA72SY

Fraser Close

WA75SS

Victoria Road

WA75XT

Halton Road

WA71DW

Stanley Street

WA71SA

Canal Street

WA72SS

Burrard Road

WA75DL

Picton Avenue

WA75RA

Lansbrook Court

WA72DG

Penfolds

WA75RY

Windmill Street

WA72NF

Fallowfield

WA75DU

Latham Avenue

WA75UX

Wicksten Drive

WA71SG

Old Quay Street

WA75XL

Boston Avenue

WA71BQ

Spring Court

WA75DN

Saxon Road

WA75EG

Kent Grove

WA71GJ

The Decks

WA71RU

Norfolk Street

WA72DU

Halton Brook Avenue

WA71RP

Irwell Lane

WA75DW

Picton Avenue

WA75FS

Wadham Close

WA75RD

Richmond Avenue

WA75XB

Stonehills Lane

WA71BH

Caithness Court

WA71BL

Bridge Street

WA75GX

Stonehills Lane

WA75SG

Vahler Terrace

WA75DR

Claremont Road

Data Sources

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