Postcode WA7 5SZ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgewater area 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 median sale price in Bridgewater is £180,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,167 and £200,000. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 0.6 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 Halton Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,037 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from WA7 5SZ.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5SZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Runcorn | N/A | Walking directions to Runcorn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Town Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Town Hall Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rock Park | Small | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Bridgewater area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £195,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £190,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 25 | £143,500 | £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 | £196,000 | £84,500 | £188,000 | £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 5SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 95, Heath Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 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 2026 | 12, Latham Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the WA7 5SZ postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 5SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Picton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn, WA7 5AQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Langdale News | Langdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PN | Walking directions to Langdale News |
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 5SZ, 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 5SZ 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.
The median sale price around WA7 5SZ in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WA7 5SZ, including St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Victoria Road Primary School (Good) and St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA7 5SZ is Runcorn, about 935 m away.
WA7 5SZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,037 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 5SZ is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).