Postcode WA7 1RQ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.6 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 1RQ.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1RQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £197,500 | £235 |
| Detached | 3 | £194,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 32 | £140,750 | £161 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £182 |
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 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £195,000 | £180,000 |
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 | £158 |
| 2026 | — | — | £235 | £178 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1RQ.
In the WA7 1RQ postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quick Pick Store | Church Street, Halton, WA7 1LT | Walking directions to Quick Pick Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | 20 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LR | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Granville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 1RQ, 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 1RQ records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1RQ in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA7 1RQ, including St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Victoria Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 1RQ is Runcorn, about 921 m away.
WA7 1RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,296 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 1RQ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.