Summer Lane is in Halton, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2AE is located in the Halton Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summer Lane, Halton, Runcorn, WA7 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2BP, WA7 2HD, WA7 2AD, WA7 2AB, WA7 2AF, WA7 2AG, WA7 2AQ, WA7 2AL, WA7 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 31.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 40.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 39% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 24.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 24% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around WA7 2AE this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 28.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 17% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97% | 98.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 98.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Lane was 94.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summer Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 151st highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-06-26 | £247,393 |
| 7 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2001-07-06 | £264,336 |
| 3 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2001-06-06 | £376,129 |
WA7 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA7 2AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor Primary School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | 2out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Castlefields Avenue South , WA7 2NR | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School Plantation Close , Castlefields WA7 2LW | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,366 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 299 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Edward Road, Runcorn | 807 yd | |
| McDonalds | West Lane, Runcorn | 905 yd | |
| Asda Diner | West Lane, Runcorn | 905 yd | |
| F J Restaurant | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 976 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 140 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Castle Road, Runcorn | 474 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Road, Runcorn | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Fish Bar | 5 The Village Square, Runcorn | 460 yd | |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 993 yd | |
| Castle Rise Fish and Chips | 60 Castle Rise, Runcorn | 997 yd | |
| Subway | Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 763 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 905 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 62 Town Square, Halton Lea | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School PLANTATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 987 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 196.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.