Summer Lane is in Halton, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2AF 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 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2AG, WA7 2BP, WA7 2AE, WA7 2BL, WA7 2AD, WA7 2HD, WA7 2HJ, WA7 2AQ, WA7 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 2AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.1% | 26.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 35.6% | 40.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 28.8% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 23.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2AF this area, 29.5% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 29.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.2% | 95% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Lane was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Summer Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor and the 96th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-01-10 | £554,947 |
| 31 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2022-06-16 | £205,956 |
| 31 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2022-04-29 | £209,495 |
| 6 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-07-14 | £194,245 |
| 27 Summer Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2017-04-26 | £245,595 |
WA7 2AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,335 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 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor Primary School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | 2out of 4 | 472 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 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School Plantation Close , Castlefields WA7 2LW | 3out of 4 | 671 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 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,066 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 | 4,410 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 | 1,413 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 | 346 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,902 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 | 885 yd | |
| McDonalds | West Lane, Runcorn | 988 yd | |
| Asda Diner | West Lane, Runcorn | 988 yd | |
| F J Restaurant | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 1,027 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 205 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Castle Road, Runcorn | 513 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Road, Runcorn | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields Fish Bar | 5 The Village Square, Runcorn | 378 yd | |
| Subway | Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 845 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School PLANTATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 609 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.