Postcode insights

WA7 5SF

Cartwright Street

Bridgewater

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Detailed insights for WA7 5SF

Overview

Postcode WA7 5SF 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 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Town Hall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
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 11,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% 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 193 ft away from WA7 5SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5SF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 5SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Runcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 5SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTown Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Town Hall Park
0.2 miRock ParkSmallWalking directions to Rock Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
8,718.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.29(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-41%)
Public order
5.28(-48%)
Other theft
3.36(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
94.51%
Other White
8
2.31%
Other Asian
3
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.58%
Other
2
0.58%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
26.86%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.67%
No qualifications
47
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
41.13%
Owns outright
44
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.48%
Other social rented
10
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20253, Porter Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Mar 20255, Porter Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SNTerracedFreehold£149,000
05 Feb 202512, Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DHTerracedFreehold£152,000
04 Jul 20259, Wicksten Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DJTerracedFreehold£150,000
07 Feb 202515, Wicksten Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£74,000

Schools

In the WA7 5SF postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miAll-throughThe Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryVictoria Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Corner ShopPicton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DWWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miLifestyle Express72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSparVictoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op Food51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparThomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQWalking directions to Spar

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 5SF, 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 011EE01012405
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5SF

Is WA7 5SF (Runcorn Halton Road) safe?

The area around WA7 5SF records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5SF?

The median sale price around WA7 5SF 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 5SF?

There are 13 schools close to WA7 5SF, including St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), The Grange School (Good) and Victoria Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 5SF?

The closest station to WA7 5SF is Runcorn, about 1,267 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5SF?

WA7 5SF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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