Old Coach Road is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 1NJ is located in the Mersey & Weston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Coach Road, Runcorn, WA7 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 1NL, WA7 1NB, WA7 1QT, WA7 4RE, WA7 1GL, WA7 1GN, WA7 1GP, WA7 1GQ, WA7 1ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 1NJ is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 54.4% | 43.9% | -10.5% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 56.1% | 10.5% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 1NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 53.3% | 65.2% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 18.4% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 56.1% | 50.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.1% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 22.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 35.1% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 87% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 87.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 87.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Coach Road was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Coach Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Gilbert House Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-06-02 | £108,514 |
| Flat 37 Gilbert House Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-02-28 | £108,000 |
| Flat 11 Gilbert House Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2024-05-01 | £94,369 |
| Flat 30 Gilbert House Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-21 | £94,825 |
| Flat 24 Gilbert House Old Coach Road, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2022-12-21 | £74,457 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,036 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 | 4,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | 2out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 1,661 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 | 2,707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 4,009 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 | 2,710 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 | 2,619 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 | 1,011 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School Green Lane , Ditton WA8 7HF | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzles Cafe | 6 Cormorant Drive, Runcorn | 589 yd | |
| The Cafe | 6A Chandlers Court, Picow Farm Road | 780 yd | |
| Melenio | 60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 784 yd | |
| Space RUNCORN CIC | 50 Regent Street, Runcorn | 803 yd | |
| Tekosta Cafe & Pizza | 48-50 Church Street, Runcorn | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Hotel | 40 Wellington Street, Runcorn | 731 yd | |
| Bridge View | 78 High Street, Runcorn | 747 yd | |
| Clarendon Hotel | 101 Church Street, Runcorn | 782 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | 56 Church Street, Runcorn | 924 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | 100 Greenway Road, Runcorn | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Kebab House | 70 High Street, Runcorn | 747 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 56 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 781 yd | |
| Win Noodle | 6 Regent Street, Runcorn | 817 yd | |
| Chefway | 44 Regent Street, Runcorn | 830 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 11 Regent Street, Runcorn | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Granville Street, Runcorn | 962 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Granville Street, Runcorn | 962 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Chems (Closed) Picow Farm Road | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Macdermott Road Playing Fields (Closed) Macdermott Road | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.