Holt Lane is in Halton, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2AY 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 Holt Lane, Halton, Runcorn, WA7 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2AX, WA7 2AZ, WA7 2AT, WA7 2SB, WA7 2BA, WA7 2AU, WA7 2FT, WA7 2BG, WA7 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 2AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 36.9% | 39.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 38.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 5% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) 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 | 42.2% | 39.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 27.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 21.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 21.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holt Lane was 197.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.7% higher than the Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holt Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor and the 47th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Holt Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-08 | £312,500 |
| 26 Holt Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £87,400 | 2018-12-17 | £130,439 |
| 22 Holt Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-07-25 | £137,729 |
| 4 Holt Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2018-01-19 | £86,409 |
| 8 Holt Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £60,600 | 2017-12-19 | £91,703 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 5,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Castlefields Avenue South , WA7 2NR | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School Plantation Close , Castlefields WA7 2LW | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,354 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 | 4,970 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 | 1,483 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 | 395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F J Restaurant | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 357 yd | |
| Burger King | Edward Road, Runcorn | 422 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 432 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 432 yd | |
| Tropicana Cafe and Scoopalicious Ice Cream Parlour | Bridge Walk, Runcorn Shopping Centre | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Castle Road, Runcorn | 222 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Road, Runcorn | 222 yd | |
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea | 432 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 639 yd | |
| Palacefields Take Away | Palace Fields Local Centre, Palace Fields | 952 yd | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar | 5 The Village Square, Runcorn | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 438 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 62 Town Square, Halton Lea | 450 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 527 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 639 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School PLANTATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy BADGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| 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 | 38.9% |
| Median download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.