Postcode WA7 1AP is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year. The median sale price in Bridgewater is £165,250 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,750 and £193,000. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 976 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from WA7 1AP.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
| 0.3 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £165,250 (about £192 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £291,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £196,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £183,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 30 | £136,750 | £165 |
| Flats | 6 | £92,250 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £129,500 |
| 2026 | £243,750 | £92,250 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £223 | £147 |
| 2026 | £256 | £161 | £237 | £178 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 10, Spring Court, Runcorn, WA7 1BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 4 Charles Terrace, Mersey Road, Runcorn, WA7 1DF | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1 Charles Terrace, Mersey Road, Runcorn, WA7 1DF | Terraced | Freehold | £220,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 139, Bridge Street, Runcorn, WA7 1BE | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 21, Water Street, Runcorn, WA7 1DS | Terraced | Freehold | £83,004 |
In the WA7 1AP postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Victoria Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 1AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Quick Pick Store | Church Street, Halton, WA7 1LT | Walking directions to Quick Pick Store |
| 0.1 mi | Thrifty's | 20 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LR | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Davies
Bridgewater - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 1AP records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around WA7 1AP in Bridgewater is £165,250 (about £192 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA7 1AP, including Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Victoria Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 1AP is Runcorn, about 665 m away.
WA7 1AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 1AP is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).