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WA7 2DX

Meadway

Bridgewater

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Overview

Postcode WA7 2DX is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 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 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,395 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.8%

Approximately 55.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from WA7 2DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 2DX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
8,595 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.88(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-60%)
Drugs
6.58(+69%)
Public order
6.03(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.93(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
92.31%
Other White
18
5.77%
Irish
4
1.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Other
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
31.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.91%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
46.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Owns outright
22
17.05%
Social rents from council
12
9.3%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.53%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Bridgewater

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £196
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £118K – £200K

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.

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
Detached4£195,000£269
Semi-Detached21£190,000£234
Terraced25£143,500£167
Flats5£84,500£135

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£129,000
2026£196,000£84,500£188,000£155,000
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£227£157
2026£256£135£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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202512, Meadway, Runcorn, WA7 2DXTerracedFreehold£100,000
13 Mar 2026101, Halton Brook Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 2RATerracedFreehold£90,000
23 May 2025140, Halton Brook Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 2RASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
06 Aug 202619, Burrard Road, Runcorn, WA7 2SSDetachedFreehold£291,500
01 Dec 202521, Burrard Road, Runcorn, WA7 2SSDetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WA7 2DX postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 2DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCastle View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miAll-throughThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 2DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 2DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWest Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miStar Pound & Convenience StoreCastle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XWWalking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlEdwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCo-op FoodHalton Road, Halton, WA7 5NHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCostcutterHalton Brow, Runcorn, WA7 2EQWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 2DX, 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)Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood ParkE02002586
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 013EE01012403
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 2DX

Is WA7 2DX (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) safe?

The area around WA7 2DX records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA7 2DX?

The median sale price around WA7 2DX in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 2DX?

There are 18 schools close to WA7 2DX, including Castle View Primary School (Good), The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 2DX?

WA7 2DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,395 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 2DX (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 2DX is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).