Postcode insights

WA7 5TJ

Heath Road

Grange

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Detailed insights for WA7 5TJ

Overview

Postcode WA7 5TJ is located in an urban city, within the Grange ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Runcorn Halton Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heath Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Runcorn Halton Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Runcorn Halton Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

Approximately 26.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 278 ft away from WA7 5TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5TJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA7 5TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Runcorn

N/A

Walking directions to Runcorn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA7 5TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeath ParkLargeWalking directions to Heath Park
0.2 miTown Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Town Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
2,910.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.06(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-66%)
Public order
5.2(-49%)
Drugs
4.33(+11%)
Other theft
4.33(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
97.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.54%
Chinese
1
0.39%
Irish
1
0.39%
Other White
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
42.97%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Other social rented
22
17.19%
Social rents from council
12
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Grange

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £188K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£209
Semi-Detached24£183,500£215
Terraced34£136,500£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grange

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118,000£73,675
2017£105,000£79,000
2018£130,000£82,250
2019£125,000£90,000
2020£147,500£93,000
2021£140,000£98,500
2022£164,000£122,800
2023£177,500£120,000
2024£185,000£120,000
2025£178,500£134,000
2026£182,500£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grange.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£83
2017£128£90
2018£147£98
2019£147£104
2020£169£107
2021£189£119
2022£206£134
2023£194£141
2024£223£139
2025£223£151
2026£205£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grange.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026131, Heath Road, Runcorn, WA7 5TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
05 Dec 202511, Norleane Crescent, Runcorn, WA7 5ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
14 Feb 202572, Langdale Road, Runcorn, WA7 5PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
24 Jun 20259, Whitby Road, Runcorn, WA7 5PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
03 Dec 20259, Woodall Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the WA7 5TJ postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPewithall SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Heath SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLangdale NewsLangdale Road, Halton, WA7 5PNWalking directions to Langdale News
0.4 miLifestyle Express72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miThe Corner ShopPicton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DWWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily19;35 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCo-op Food7;21;23 Grangeway, Runcorn, WA7 5LYWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Gary Oates

Grange - 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
WardGrangeE05013178
ParishHalton, unparished areaE43000006
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Runcorn Halton RoadE02002584
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 011AE01012398
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5TJ

Is WA7 5TJ (Runcorn Halton Road) safe?

The area around WA7 5TJ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5TJ?

The median sale price around WA7 5TJ in Runcorn Halton Road is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 5TJ?

There are 18 schools close to WA7 5TJ, including Pewithall School (Outstanding), St Clement's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Heath School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA7 5TJ?

The closest station to WA7 5TJ is Runcorn, about 1,112 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5TJ?

WA7 5TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,689 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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