Postcode WA7 5EA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,037 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.3% 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 per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 5EA.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5EA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | 3, Alexandra Grove, Runcorn, WA7 5DZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £187,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 24, Alexandra Grove, Runcorn, WA7 5DZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 25, Duncan Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 98, Stenhills Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 5EE | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 85, Stenhills Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 5EE | Terraced | Freehold | £192,500 |
In the WA7 5EA postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
St Edward's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.5 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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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Picton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
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 5EA, 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 5EA records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA7 5EA in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WA7 5EA, including The Grange School (Good), St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 5EA is Runcorn, about 1,323 m away.
WA7 5EA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,037 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 5EA is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).