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WA7 2 area guide

Who lives in WA7 2, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Halton
Region
North West
Population
20,337 (2024)
At a glance

What WA7 2 is like

The WA7 2 postcode sector in Halton covers 292 live postcodes and is home to about 20,337 people across 13 census neighbourhoods. 45.4% of households own their home, 12% rent privately and 41.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 49.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WA7 2 sold for a median of £172,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA7 2 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.4/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 41.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£172,000

Median over 84 sales in WA7 2, +11.6% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 32 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
92%

of 12 rated schools in WA7 2 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£37,123

Average a year, before tax — higher than 5% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    41.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    41.2% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in WA7 2 is up 11.6% on the year before.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WA7 2 FAQs

01
Is WA7 2 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in WA7 2?

The median sale price over the last year was £172,000.

Homes in WA7 2 sold for a median of £172,000 across 84 sales in the year to August 2026, +11.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WA7 2 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA7 2, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in WA7 2?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 45–49, at 6.9% of residents. 45.4% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (37.7%).
05
Which council covers WA7 2?

WA7 2 is in Halton.

WA7 2 is in Halton, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WA7 2?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 32 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Runcorn East Rail Station, 1.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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