Postcode insights

WA7 5JE

Poplar Close

Grange

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Detailed insights for WA7 5JE

Overview

Postcode WA7 5JE is located in an urban city, within the Grange ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 5JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 5JE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
3,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.27(+139%)
Drugs
18.75(+381%)
Public order
15.75(+55%)
Other theft
9.75(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
9(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
95.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.75%
Other Black
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.67%
Owns outright
47
38.84%
Other social rented
14
11.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.96%
Social rents from council
5
4.13%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Grange

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £188K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£209
Semi-Detached24£183,500£215
Terraced34£136,500£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grange

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grange in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Apr 202520, Poplar Close, Runcorn, WA7 5JETerracedFreehold£135,500
08 Dec 202533, Larch Road, Runcorn, WA7 5HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
11 Sept 20257, Larch Road, Runcorn, WA7 5HYTerracedFreehold£175,000
13 Aug 20258, Larch Close, Runcorn, WA7 5JFTerracedFreehold£130,000
28 Aug 202541, Bamford Close, Runcorn, WA7 5NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£82,500

Schools

In the WA7 5JE postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBlessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHalton Lodge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisons Daily19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAscot StoresAscot Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 4YWWalking directions to Ascot Stores

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 5JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Oates

Grange - 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
WardGrangeE05013178
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood ParkE02002586
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 013DE01012399
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5JE

Is WA7 5JE (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) safe?

The area around WA7 5JE records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA7 5JE?

The median sale price around WA7 5JE in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 5JE?

There are 16 schools close to WA7 5JE, including Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy, Halton Lodge Primary School and Woodside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5JE?

WA7 5JE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 5JE (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 5JE is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Oates (Reform UK).

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.