Postcode WA7 2NJ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Halton Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year. The median sale price in Bridgewater is £180,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,500 and £195,500. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.
Runcorn Halton Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,474 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 2NJ.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 2NJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £190 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 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £188,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 28 | £136,750 | £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 | £243,750 | £84,500 | £187,500 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 46, Leaside, Runcorn, WA7 2NH | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 21, Cotterill, Runcorn, WA7 2NL | Terraced | Freehold | £104,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 11, Cotterill, Runcorn, WA7 2NL | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 64, Fallowfield, Runcorn, WA7 2NG | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 45, Morval Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 2QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the WA7 2NJ postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Castle View Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
Castle View Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2022
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| 0.2 mi | All-through | The Grange School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2022. | |
The Grange School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 May 2022
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 2NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Halton Road, Halton, WA7 5NH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | West Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PY | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2NJ, 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 2NJ records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA7 2NJ in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WA7 2NJ, including The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good), Castle View Primary School (Good) and The Grange School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA7 2NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,474 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 2NJ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).