Stanley Street is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 1RN is located in the Bridgewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Street, Runcorn, WA7 1RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 1RG, WA7 1RL, WA7 1RP, WA7 1RF, WA7 1DE, WA7 1RX, WA7 1RJ, WA7 1RQ, WA7 1RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 1RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.6% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 54.3% | 52.5% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 27.9% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 21.6% | 15.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 30.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Street was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 180th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Stanley Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-03-28 | £127,220 |
| 30 Stanley Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-03-07 | £127,220 |
| 28 Stanley Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-09-30 | £120,590 |
| 31 Stanley Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2023-05-26 | £133,309 |
| 22 Stanley Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2020-08-14 | £106,905 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 892 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 | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ | - not rated | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Infant School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,635 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Holme 170 Greenway Road , WA7 4NN | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 PRU Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppy Field School 18 Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DH | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Night | 19 High Street, Runcorn | 375 yd | |
| The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe | High Street, Runcorn | 488 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Crosville Way, Runcorn | 494 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25-27 Church Street, Runcorn | 502 yd | |
| DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen) | Lister Road, Runcorn | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsons Hotel | Bridge Street, Runcorn | 232 yd | |
| Ten Lock Flight | Crossville Way, Runcorn | 249 yd | |
| The Royal | 1 High Street, Runcorn | 334 yd | |
| The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 360 yd | |
| Bridgewater Motor Boat Club | Victoria Road, Old Town | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn Up The Base / Baseline Burgers | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 360 yd | |
| Eddy's Chicken | 6 High Street, Runcorn | 374 yd | |
| Family Kebab House and Carlos Pizza | 13 High Street, Runcorn | 377 yd | |
| Sorriso Pizza | 27 High Street, Runcorn | 403 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 38 Church Street, Runcorn | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Granville Street, Runcorn | 546 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Granville Street, Runcorn | 546 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Swimming Pool RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 233 yd |
| Body Fx 2 (Ladies Only) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Body F X HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 869 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.