Postcode WA7 5EL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heath Park.
Runcorn Halton Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Halton Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 248 ft away from WA7 5EL.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Heath Park |
| 0.3 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5EL.
In the WA7 5EL postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Langdale News | Langdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PN | Walking directions to Langdale News |
| 0.5 mi | Ascot Stores | Ascot Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4YW | Walking directions to Ascot Stores |
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 5EL, 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 5EL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5EL 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 15 schools close to WA7 5EL, including The Heath School (Requires improvement), Pewithall School (Outstanding) and Halton Lodge Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 5EL is Runcorn, about 1,513 m away.
WA7 5EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,689 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 5EL 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.