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WA7 5JW

Birch Road

Grange

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Detailed insights for WA7 5JW

Overview

Postcode WA7 5JW 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 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
55.1%
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 1,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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 5JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 5JW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 5JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Runcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 5JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTown Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Town Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
2,122.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.46(+67%)
Shoplifting
19.17(+232%)
Public order
9.28(-8%)
Other theft
8.04(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.18(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
91.3%
Other White
23
7.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.93%
Irish
1
0.31%
Other
1
0.31%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
22.37%
No qualifications
44
19.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.47%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
44.93%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.32%
Owns outright
14
10.14%
Social rents from council
14
10.14%
Total households: 138

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202510, Festival Way, Runcorn, WA7 5JRTerracedFreehold£80,000
20 Feb 202618, Birch Road, Runcorn, WA7 5JLTerracedFreehold£190,000
25 Apr 202538, Birch Road, Runcorn, WA7 5JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
04 Mar 202519, Lilac Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 5JXTerracedFreehold£128,000
13 Mar 202638, Maple Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5LBDetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the WA7 5JW postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHalton Lodge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThe Corner ShopPicton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DWWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.4 miLangdale NewsLangdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PNWalking directions to Langdale News
0.4 miLifestyle Express72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 5JW, 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 013CE01012397
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5JW

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

The area around WA7 5JW records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JW?

The median sale price around WA7 5JW 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 5JW?

There are 17 schools close to WA7 5JW, including The Grange School (Good), Halton Lodge Primary School and The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 5JW?

The closest station to WA7 5JW is Runcorn, about 1,512 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5JW?

WA7 5JW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA7 5JW 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.