Postcode insights

WA7 1RR

Old Quay Street

Bridgewater

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Detailed insights for WA7 1RR

Overview

Postcode WA7 1RR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Runcorn Promenade.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 1RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 1RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 1RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Runcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 1RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRuncorn PromenadeMediumWalking directions to Runcorn Promenade
0.3 miRock ParkSmallWalking directions to Rock Park

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
2,978.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.64(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.67(+88%)
Public order
17.07(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.8(+42%)
Drugs
10.91(+180%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
93.52%
Indian
5
2.31%
Other
5
2.31%
Other Asian
1
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.46%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
30.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
20.11%
Level 3 (A level)
34
18.99%
No qualifications
27
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
35.65%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Owns outright
28
24.35%
Other social rented
11
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bridgewater

Median price£163,750
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£197,500£235
Detached3£194,000£282
Terraced32£140,750£161
Flats3£100,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgewater

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgewater in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 1RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202550, Irwell Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1RPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£142,000
18 Jul 202543, Irwell Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1RPTerracedLeasehold£146,200
09 May 202546, Irwell Lane, Runcorn, WA7 1RPTerracedLeasehold£79,000
12 Sept 202519, Old Quay Street, Runcorn, WA7 1SGTerracedFreehold£200,000
28 Mar 202518, Stanley Street, Runcorn, WA7 1RNTerracedLeasehold£118,000

Schools

In the WA7 1RR postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 1RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryRuncorn All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 1RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 1RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparVictoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miQuick Pick StoreChurch Street, Halton, WA7 1LTWalking directions to Quick Pick Store
0.3 miThrifty's20 Church Street, Runcorn, WA7 1LRWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.4 miIcelandGranville Street, Runcorn, WA7 1NEWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLifestyle Express72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,500
Band B£1,749
Band C£1,999
Band D£2,249
Band E£2,749
Band F£3,249
Band G£3,749
Band H£4,499

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA7 1RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Davies

Bridgewater - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHaltonE06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardBridgewaterE05013173
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Runcorn Town & WestfieldE02002585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 012FE01012431
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 1RR

Is WA7 1RR (Runcorn Town & Westfield) safe?

The area around WA7 1RR 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.

What is the average house price near WA7 1RR?

The median sale price around WA7 1RR in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 1RR?

There are 8 schools close to WA7 1RR, 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.

What is the nearest station to WA7 1RR?

The closest station to WA7 1RR is Runcorn, about 1,124 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 1RR?

WA7 1RR 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).

Who represents WA7 1RR (Runcorn Town & Westfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 1RR is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.