Postcode WA7 5SR is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater area of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Town & Westfield area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year. The median sale price in Bridgewater is £180,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,500 and £195,500. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.5 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.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,959 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Town & Westfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Runcorn Town & Westfield is £42,555 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from WA7 5SR.
Runcorn Town & Westfield near WA7 5SR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £291,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £196,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £188,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 28 | £136,750 | £167 |
| Flats | 5 | £84,500 | £135 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £129,000 |
| 2026 | £243,750 | £84,500 | £187,500 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £227 | £157 |
| 2026 | £256 | £135 | £235 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 19, Union Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SU | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 14, Union Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SU | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 34, Union Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SU | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 95, Heath Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 58, Sewell Street, Runcorn, WA7 5SY | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 |
In the WA7 5SR postcode area, located within Runcorn Town & Westfield, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
St Edward's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Victoria Road Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Victoria Road Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 5SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Picton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Quick Pick Store | Church Street, Halton, WA7 1LT | Walking directions to Quick Pick Store |
Annual council tax rates for Halton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA7 5SR, 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
The area around WA7 5SR records about 128 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA7 5SR in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WA7 5SR, including St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good), Victoria Road Primary School (Good) and Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA7 5SR is Runcorn, about 870 m away.
WA7 5SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,959 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 5SR is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).