East Lane is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2DW is located in the Halton Lea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2DR, WA7 2DW, WA7 2AA, WA7 2DN, WA7 2UE, WA7 2UD, WA7 2UR, WA7 2UB, WA7 2SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 2DW is primarily male, with 70.5% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 29.5% | -17.1% | 51.0% | -21.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 70.5% | 17.1% | 49.0% | 21.5% |
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 2DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.6% 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 | 56.3% | 73.6% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 35.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 7.1% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -37.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 36.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 10.4% | -23.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 7.1% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 22% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 23.1% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 33.5% | 23.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.7% | 89.2% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 81.9% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 81.4% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.6% | 37.2% | 28.4% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Halton Lea average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Castleview House East Lane, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,150 | 2024-07-18 | £164,762 |
| 228 Castleview House East Lane, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-03-14 | £96,415 |
| 172 Castleview House East Lane, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,150 | 2024-02-20 | £177,382 |
| 172 Castleview House East Lane, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-02-20 | £97,851 |
| 241 Castleview House East Lane, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-01 | £81,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,316 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 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palace Fields WA7 2QW | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Lapwing Grove , Palacefields WA7 2TP | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery Hallwood Park Avenue , Hallwood Park WA7 2FL | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community 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 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,413 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 | 5,258 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 | 1,691 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 | 692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 4,066 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 | 316 yd | |
| The Friends of Halton Hospital Tea Bar | Hospital Way, Runcorn | 406 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 416 yd | |
| The Coffee House | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 416 yd | |
| Tropicana Cafe and Scoopalicious Ice Cream Parlour | Bridge Walk, Runcorn Shopping Centre | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Castle Road, Runcorn | 520 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | Castle Road, Runcorn | 520 yd | |
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea | 416 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 559 yd | |
| Palacefields Take Away | Palace Fields Local Centre, Palace Fields | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 62 Town Square, Halton Lea | 380 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 559 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 559 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 608 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy BADGER CLOSE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Runcorn Snowsports Centre STOCKHAM LANE | ski slopes | 1,004 yd |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School PLANTATION CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Stockham Lodge Racquet And Health Club (Closed) Stockham Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.