Postcode WA7 5RE 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. The average income per household in Runcorn Halton Road is £43,241 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigg Island Community Park.
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.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from WA7 5RE.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5RE 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigg Island Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigg Island Community Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £208,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bridgewater
In the WA7 5RE postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Halton Road, Halton, WA7 5NH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Halton Brow, Runcorn, WA7 2EQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Davies
Bridgewater - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.