Postcode WA7 5LF 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 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% 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.
The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA7 5LF.
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 5LF 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5LF.
In the WA7 5LF postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | West Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2FQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
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 5LF, 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 5LF records about 144 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.
The median sale price around WA7 5LF 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.
There are 17 schools close to WA7 5LF, including The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Halton Lodge Primary School and Castle View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA7 5LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 713 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 5LF 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.