Postcode insights

WA7 5QZ

Brookfield Avenue

Bridgewater

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Detailed insights for WA7 5QZ

Overview

Postcode WA7 5QZ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater ward 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 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from WA7 5QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5QZ 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
240
Population density
4,615.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.12(+8%)
Public order
11.67(+15%)
Shoplifting
10.94(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.75(-3%)
Other crime
6.56(+165%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
99.58%
Other White
1
0.42%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.56%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
47.66%
Owns with a mortgage
33
30.84%
Other social rented
8
7.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Bridgewater

Median price£163,750
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £200K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £265,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgewater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£197,500£235
Detached3£194,000£282
Terraced32£140,750£161
Flats3£100,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgewater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£130,000
2026£195,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£223£158
2026£235£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgewater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 20252, Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,500
26 Jun 202515, Kingston Close, Runcorn, WA7 5RBTerracedLeasehold£170,000
29 Sept 202551, Sea Lane, Runcorn, WA7 5NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£113,333
25 Feb 202616, Northwood Road, Runcorn, WA7 5RQTerracedLeasehold£143,500
24 Oct 202511, Northwood Road, Runcorn, WA7 5RQTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the WA7 5QZ postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Bridge SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miAll-throughThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodHalton Road, Halton, WA7 5NHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op Food51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miStar Pound & Convenience StoreCastle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XWWalking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store
0.4 miCostcutterHalton Brow, Runcorn, WA7 2EQWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Sarah Davies

Bridgewater - 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
WardBridgewaterE05013173
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Runcorn Halton RoadE02002584
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 011DE01012404
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5QZ

Is WA7 5QZ (Runcorn Halton Road) safe?

The area around WA7 5QZ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WA7 5QZ?

The median sale price around WA7 5QZ in Runcorn Halton Road is £163,750 (about £188 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 5QZ?

There are 12 schools close to WA7 5QZ, including The Bridge School (Good), The Grange School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5QZ?

WA7 5QZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 5QZ (Runcorn Halton Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

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