Postcode insights

WA7 5YN

Cranage Close

Grange

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Detailed insights for WA7 5YN

Overview

Postcode WA7 5YN is located in an urban city, within the Grange ward of Halton in the North West region, and forms part of the Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn, about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.1%

Approximately 31.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £34,735 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from WA7 5YN.

Flood risk

No risk

Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park near WA7 5YN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
4,325.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.66(+124%)
Shoplifting
45.43(+686%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.55(+131%)
Public order
38.23(+277%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.71(+153%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
385
88.71%
Other White
35
8.06%
Other
6
1.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.46%
Arab
2
0.46%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
22.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
16.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
14.32%
Other
50
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
24.39%
Owns outright
37
22.56%
Owns with a mortgage
34
20.73%
Social rents from council
7
4.27%
Total households: 164

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5YN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA7 5YN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202680, Whitchurch Way, Runcorn, WA7 5YPTerracedFreehold£107,000
13 Jun 20253, Budworth Close, Runcorn, WA7 5YRTerracedFreehold£72,000
30 May 202535, Budworth Close, Runcorn, WA7 5YRTerracedFreehold£112,500
02 Apr 20262, Whitchurch Way, Runcorn, WA7 5YWTerracedFreehold£108,000
30 May 20252, Whitchurch Way, Runcorn, WA7 5YWTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the WA7 5YN postcode area, located within Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA7 5YN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBlessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHallwood Park Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA7 5YN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA7 5YN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsHalton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2FQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAldiHallwood Link Road, Halton, WA7 2FQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miAsdaWest Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miGo Local99 River Walk, Runcorn, WA7 2BXWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miLidlEdwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2PYWalking directions to Lidl

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 5YN, 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)Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood ParkE02002586
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Halton 013FE01012408
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA7 5YN

Is WA7 5YN (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) safe?

The area around WA7 5YN records about 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA7 5YN?

The median sale price around WA7 5YN in Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park is £155,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA7 5YN?

There are 18 schools close to WA7 5YN, including Woodside Primary School (Good), Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy and Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA7 5YN?

WA7 5YN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA7 5YN (Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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