Postcode WA7 5XS 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 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rock Park.
Runcorn Halton Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 12.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from WA7 5XS.
Runcorn Halton Road near WA7 5XS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 79, Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QX | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 12, Dalton Street, Runcorn, WA7 5NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 9, Manor Road, Runcorn, WA7 5NH | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 1, Sea Lane, Runcorn, WA7 5NG | Terraced | Freehold | £102,500 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 19, Sea Lane, Runcorn, WA7 5NG | Other | Freehold | £81,000 |
In the WA7 5XS postcode area, located within Runcorn Halton Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA7 5XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn, WA7 5QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Star Pound & Convenience Store | Castle Rise, Halton, WA7 5XW | Walking directions to Star Pound & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Halton Road, Halton, WA7 5NH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Shop | Picton Avenue, Halton, WA7 5DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 72-74 Picton Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5XS, 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 5XS records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5XS in Bridgewater is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WA7 5XS, including The Grange School (Good), The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Castle View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA7 5XS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,696 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 5XS is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Davies (Reform UK).