Stone Barn Lane, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 2PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.2%	-3.2%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.6%	48.8%	3.2%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	31.2%	27.6%	-3.6%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.6%	37.3%	-7.3%	44.2%	-6.9%
Separated	1.5%	3.1%	1.6%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9.2%	15.6%	6.4%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	13.5%	16.4%	2.9%	6.1%	10.3%

Health

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 (60.9%) 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	36.2%	28.8%	-7.4%	48.4%	-19.6%
Good health	31.5%	32.1%	0.6%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	22.5%	25.1%	2.6%	12.7%	12.4%
Bad health	7.4%	9.9%	2.5%	4.0%	5.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	1.2%	2.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 2PQ this area, 30.4% 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 14.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	30.4%	-3.4%	18.2%	12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	16.1%	-2.7%	9.6%	6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	13.4%	-8.1%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	7.1%	2.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	14.7%	6.2%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	14.3%	5.1%	33.8%	-19.5%
Other	3.5%	4%	0.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.7%	93.9%	-3.8%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	98.7%	95.5%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	1%	1.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	95.5%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	21.1%	13.5%	7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Stone Barn Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stone Barn Lane was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Halton Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stone Barn Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halton Lea and the 108th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WA7 2PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stone Barn Lane are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Halton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stone Barn Lane, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 2PQ

Average Price
£166,742

Semi-Detached
£132,443

Terraced
£155,771

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,626

Other
£474,588

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stone Barn Lane

Average Price
£183,723

Semi-Detached
£167,215

Terraced
£174,948

Detached
£142,887

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,294

Other
£420,542

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stone Barn LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Stone Barn Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building	£71,565	2025-08-08	£73,925
49 Stone Barn Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-04-17	£197,744
68 Stone Barn Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-10-27	£148,590
Tricorn Hotel Stone Barn Lane, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-08-31	£496,856
48 Stone Barn Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2022-12-07	£103,383

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 2PQ

Employment

WA7 2PQ 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 2PQ 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	11
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	6
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB	- not rated	2,616 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palace Fields WA7 2QW	3out of 4	324 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Palace Fields Primary School Badger Close , Palacefields WA7 2QW	- not rated	324 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Palacefields County Junior School Badger Close , Palacefields WA7 2QW	- not rated	324 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palacefields County Infant School Badger Close , Palacefields WA7 2QW	- not rated	324 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palacefields WA7 2QW	- not rated	324 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH	- not rated	1,466 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH	- not rated	1,466 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH	- not rated	1,466 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP	2out of 4	1,510 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halton High School Barnfield Avenue , Murdishaw WA7 6EP	- not rated	1,510 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX	3out of 4	2,226 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX	- not rated	2,226 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN	- not rated	1,402 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halton House School Halton Station Road , Sutton Weaver WA7 3EW	- not rated	1,466 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX	4out of 4	2,135 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX	- not rated	2,135 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD	- not rated	2,297 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Halton Hospital - Catering Department.	Hospital Way, Runcorn	221 yd
KFC	Hospital Way, Runcorn	427 yd
The Friends of Halton Hospital Tea Bar	Hospital Way, Runcorn	525 yd
Club 2000 Bingo	Runcorn Shopping Centre, Runcorn	745 yd
Tropicana Cafe and Scoopalicious Ice Cream Parlour	Bridge Walk, Runcorn Shopping Centre	748 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Beechwood Hotel	Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn		1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Palacefields Take Away	Palace Fields Local Centre, Palace Fields	158 yd
Domino's Pizza	Halton Lea, Runcorn	745 yd
Subway	Unit P The Link Building, Halton Lea	804 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	62 Town Square, Halton Lea	728 yd
Aldi	Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea	745 yd
Farm Foods	Halton Lea, Runcorn	745 yd
Asda	West Lane, Runcorn	1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Palace Fields Primary Academy BADGER CLOSE	grass pitches	324 yd
Woodside Playing Fields Palacefields Avenue	grass pitches	517 yd
Hallwood Park County Primary School HALLWOOD PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	751 yd
Runcorn Snowsports Centre STOCKHAM LANE	ski slopes	939 yd
Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA	health and fitness suite	954 yd
Stockham Lodge Racquet And Health Club (Closed) Stockham Lane	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	964 yd
Brookvale Primary School NORTHWICH ROAD	grass pitches	1,035 yd
St Mary'S Church Of England Primary School CASTLEFIELDS AVENUE SOUTH	grass pitches	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.7 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.