Ashridge Street is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 1HU is located in the Mersey & Weston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashridge Street, Runcorn, WA7 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 1EF, WA7 1EH, WA7 1HX, WA7 1EG, WA7 1EE, WA7 1EL, WA7 1HP, WA7 1HW, WA7 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 1HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA7 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.6% | 51.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 25.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 40.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 19.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 9.3% | -14.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 26.9% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 19.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.4% | 91.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 91.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashridge Street was 150.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.4% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashridge Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 74th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 32 Ashridge Street, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building | £709,524 | 2021-10-14 | £802,139 |
| The New Devonshire Ashridge Street, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-14 | £118,706 |
| 21 Ashridge Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-01-31 | £75,557 |
| 31 - 33 Ashridge Street, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-11-07 | £163,957 |
| 2 Ashridge Street, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2008-03-28 | £62,714 |
WA7 1HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | 2out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | 2out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melenio | 60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 309 yd | |
| Space RUNCORN CIC | 50 Regent Street, Runcorn | 334 yd | |
| Tekosta Cafe & Pizza | 48-50 Church Street, Runcorn | 488 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25-27 Church Street, Runcorn | 543 yd | |
| Sizzles Cafe | 6 Cormorant Drive, Runcorn | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Hotel | 40 Wellington Street, Runcorn | 271 yd | |
| Bridge View | 78 High Street, Runcorn | 274 yd | |
| Clarendon Hotel | 101 Church Street, Runcorn | 333 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | 56 Church Street, Runcorn | 471 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | 100 Greenway Road, Runcorn | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Kebab House | 70 High Street, Runcorn | 274 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 56 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 306 yd | |
| Win Noodle | 6 Regent Street, Runcorn | 360 yd | |
| Chefway | 44 Regent Street, Runcorn | 365 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 11 Regent Street, Runcorn | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Granville Street, Runcorn | 499 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Granville Street, Runcorn | 499 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Chems (Closed) Picow Farm Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Body F X HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Body Fx 2 (Ladies Only) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Runcorn Swimming Pool RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Macdermott Road Playing Fields (Closed) Macdermott Road | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.