Postcode WA7 2QR is located in an urban city, within the Grange 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.
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.
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 2QR.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 2QR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £400,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £183,500 | £215 |
| Terraced | 34 | £136,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £118,000 | £73,675 |
| 2017 | £105,000 | £79,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £82,250 |
| 2019 | £125,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £147,500 | £93,000 |
| 2021 | £140,000 | £98,500 |
| 2022 | £164,000 | £122,800 |
| 2023 | £177,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £185,000 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £178,500 | £134,000 |
| 2026 | £182,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £128 | £83 |
| 2017 | £128 | £90 |
| 2018 | £147 | £98 |
| 2019 | £147 | £104 |
| 2020 | £169 | £107 |
| 2021 | £189 | £119 |
| 2022 | £206 | £134 |
| 2023 | £194 | £141 |
| 2024 | £223 | £139 |
| 2025 | £223 | £151 |
| 2026 | £205 | £163 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 2QR.
In the WA7 2QR postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 2QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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 | Halton Road, Halton, WA7 5NH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QU | 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 2QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Oates
Grange - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA7 2QR 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.
The median sale price around WA7 2QR in Runcorn Halton Road is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WA7 2QR, including The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), The Grange School (Good) and Castle View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA7 2QR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 2QR is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Oates (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.