Postcode WA7 5BU 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 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Runcorn Halton Road is £39,200 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.3% 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 of residents in Runcorn Halton Road is £39,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 5BU.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £234,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgewater
In the WA7 5BU postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Picton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 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 | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.