Postcode insights

WA7 2NN

Halton Brook Avenue

Bridgewater

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Detailed insights for WA7 2NN

Overview

Postcode WA7 2NN is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater ward 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 nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.8%

Approximately 44.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 2NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 2NN 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 2NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTown Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Town Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
6,210.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.43(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.54(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-45%)
Drugs
6.59(+69%)
Public order
4.61(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
93.07%
Other White
11
3.31%
Irish
6
1.81%
Arab
5
1.51%
African
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
23.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
22.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
35.07%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.13%
Owns outright
24
17.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.94%
Social rents from council
13
9.7%
Total households: 134

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202510, Leaside, Runcorn, WA7 2NQTerracedFreehold£110,000
29 Aug 202568, Morval Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 2QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
13 Jun 202546, Leaside, Runcorn, WA7 2NHTerracedFreehold£122,500
28 Mar 202577, Leaside, Runcorn, WA7 2NHTerracedFreehold£115,000
27 Mar 202544, Morval Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 2QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the WA7 2NN postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 2NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryThe Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryCastle View Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 2NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStar Pound & Convenience StoreCastle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XWWalking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op FoodHalton Road, Halton, WA7 5NHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons Daily19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2NN, 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 Halton RoadE02002584
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 011CE01012402
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 2NN

Is WA7 2NN (Runcorn Halton Road) safe?

The area around WA7 2NN 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA7 2NN?

The median sale price around WA7 2NN in Runcorn Halton Road is £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 2NN?

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

How deprived is the area around WA7 2NN?

WA7 2NN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 2NN (Runcorn Halton Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.