Postcode WA7 1BF 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 £180,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,167 and £200,000. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 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 37.4% 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 52 ft away from WA7 1BF.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1BF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Runcorn Promenade | Medium | Walking directions to Runcorn Promenade |
| 0.4 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £195,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £190,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 25 | £143,500 | £167 |
| Flats | 5 | £84,500 | £135 |
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 | £129,000 |
| 2026 | £196,000 | £84,500 | £188,000 | £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 | £227 | £157 |
| 2026 | £256 | £135 | £235 | £178 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 1 Charles Terrace, Mersey Road, Runcorn, WA7 1DF | Terraced | Freehold | £220,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 8, Thomas Street, Runcorn, WA7 1BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Apartment 19, Lock 4, The Decks, Runcorn, WA7 1GH | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 2, Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LT | Other | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Old Albert Terrace, Runcorn, WA7 1DB | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 |
In the WA7 1BF postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 1BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | 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 1BF, 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 1BF 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA7 1BF in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA7 1BF, including Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Victoria Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 1BF is Runcorn, about 777 m away.
WA7 1BF 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 1BF is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).