Coniston Close is in Beechwood, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2QJ is located in the Beechwood & Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coniston Close, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2YB, WA7 2QL, WA7 2YH, WA7 2RG, WA7 2YD, WA7 2QH, WA7 2YA, WA7 2RF, WA7 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 2QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA7 2QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 18.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 64.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 38.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 41.4% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 16.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 25.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 100% | 97.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Close was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coniston Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 134th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Coniston Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-11-18 | £201,869 |
| 2 Coniston Close, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2017-09-26 | £384,510 |
| 4 Coniston Close, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2013-05-24 | £257,023 |
| 19 Coniston Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-10-30 | £233,969 |
| 7 Coniston Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-03-30 | £242,879 |
WA7 2QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Grasmere Drive , Beechwood WA7 2TT | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Whitchurch Way , Halton Lodge Estate WA7 5YP | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery Hallwood Park Avenue , Hallwood Park WA7 2FL | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Primary School Beechwood Avenue , Beechwood East WA7 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community 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 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen | Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn | 354 yd | |
| AAK Staff Canteen | Davy Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate | 615 yd | |
| TEVA Staff Canteen | Aston Lane North, Runcorn | 615 yd | |
| KFC | Hospital Way, Runcorn | 941 yd | |
| Hope Corner | 70 Clifton Road, Runcorn | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beechwood Hotel | Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Panda | Whitchurch Way, Runcorn | 604 yd | |
| Ascot Fish Bar | Ascot Avenue, Runcorn | 910 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 1,058 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood County Primary School GRASMERE DRIVE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Beechwood Community Centre BEECHWOOD AVENUE | swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Hallwood Park County Primary School HALLWOOD PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| St Chad'S Catholic And Church Of England High School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 302.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.