Main Street is in Halton, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2AZ 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 Main Street, Halton, Runcorn, WA7 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2AX, WA7 2SB, WA7 2BA, WA7 2AY, WA7 2PW, WA7 2AT, WA7 2PP, WA7 2BG, WA7 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 2AZ, 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 Main Street 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.
Main Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-02 | £306,758 |
| 121 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-05-14 | £108,123 |
| 139 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-05-17 | £292,857 |
| 137 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2016-11-25 | £326,512 |
| 113 Main Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2016-10-27 | £196,356 |
| 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 | 5,006 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 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School Plantation Close , Castlefields WA7 2LW | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palace Fields WA7 2QW | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,258 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 | 4,991 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 | 1,554 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 | 389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,004 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 | 444 yd | |
| Burger King | Edward Road, Runcorn | 516 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 524 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 524 yd | |
| Tropicana Cafe and Scoopalicious Ice Cream Parlour | Bridge Walk, Runcorn Shopping Centre | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Castle Road, Runcorn | 235 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Road, Runcorn | 235 yd | |
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea | 524 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 728 yd | |
| Palacefields Take Away | Palace Fields Local Centre, Palace Fields | 964 yd | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar | 5 The Village Square, Runcorn | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 528 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 62 Town Square, Halton Lea | 536 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 623 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 728 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School PLANTATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy BADGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.