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Burrard Road is in Halton Brook, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 2SS is located in the Bridgewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Burrard Road, Halton Brook, Runcorn, WA7 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA7 2SY, WA7 2RA, WA7 2RX, WA7 2RY, WA7 2EE, WA7 2DX, WA7 2DU, WA7 2PL, WA7 2EF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 2SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.6%50.4%-1.2% 51.0% -0.6%
Male48.4%49.6%1.2% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.7%51.2%7.5% 37.9% 13.3%
Married: Opposite sex38.9%32.3%-6.6% 44.2% -11.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated0.9%2.3%1.4% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced9.6%10.3%0.7% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed7%3.6%-3.4% 6.1% -2.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.9%49.2%6.3% 48.4% 0.8%
Good health33.4%30.8%-2.6% 33.6% -2.8%
Fair health14.9%12.3%-2.6% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health7.8%5.8%-2.0% 4.0% 1.8%
Very bad health1%2%1.0% 1.2% 0.8%

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.

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 16.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications31%23.7%-7.3% 18.2% 5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21%12.1%-8.9% 9.6% 2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.8%18.6%-0.2% 13.4% 5.2%
Apprenticeship3.5%6.2%2.7% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.5%19.3%8.8% 16.9% 2.4%
Degree or Similar7.9%16.8%8.9% 33.8% -17.0%
Other7.4%3.4%-4.0% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.8%1.8% 0.7% 1.1%
Indian0%0.5%0.5% 3.1% -2.6%
Other Asian0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%
Black African0%1.6%1.6% 2.5% -0.9%
Other Black0%0.9%0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.5%0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White99%91.5%-7.5% 81.4% 10.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.1%1.1% 0.1% 1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.4%86.7%-9.7% 83.2% 3.5%
European Union3.2%9.5%6.3% 6.1% 3.4%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0%1.8%1.8% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia0%1.6%1.6% 5.6% -4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.5%87.2%-8.3% 83.2% 4.0%
10+ Years0.3%6.9%6.6% 9.8% -2.9%
5-10 Years2.3%3.6%1.3% 2.9% 0.7%
2-5 Years0.3%0.7%0.4% 2.2% -1.5%
Less than 2 years1.6%1.6%0.0% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.2% 76.7% -6.5%
Poland5.4% 1.3% 4.1%
Romania1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other EU countries1.4% 1.5% -0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held21.1% 13.5% 7.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.6% 37.2% 13.4%
Christian41.6% 46.2% -4.6%
Muslim0.7% 6.5% -5.8%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Burrard Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrard Road was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Burrard Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 175th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.



🔎 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
£32,100
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WA7 2SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Burrard Road are based on 33 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 Burrard Road, Halton Brook, Runcorn, WA7 2SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 2SS

Average Price
£206,635
Semi-Detached
£182,586
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£230,685
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Burrard Road

Average Price
£206,060
Semi-Detached
£188,278
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£233,418
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Burrard Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Burrard Road, Runcorn, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£165,0002024-10-23 £170,853
14 Burrard Road, Runcorn, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£185,0002023-02-03 £202,843
5 Burrard Road, Runcorn, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£137,0002022-09-02 £147,371
8 Burrard Road, Runcorn, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£205,0002022-06-24 £233,544
7 Burrard Road, Runcorn, Halton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£128,0002022-05-06 £148,645
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 2SS

Employment

WA7 2SS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee152
Part-Time Employee47
Retired43
Long-Term Sick or disabled34
Self-Employed28
Looking after home or family27
Student (economically inactive)24
Other13
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities14
Manufacturing13
Accommodation and food service activities11
Construction8
Education8
Administrative and support service activities7
Transport and storage7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Information and communication1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 4,690 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF
3out of 4 5,463 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle View Primary School
Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ
3out of 4 91 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL
3out of 4 175 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Halton Lodge Primary School
Grangeway , WA7 5LU
3out of 4 687 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Brow Community Primary School
The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB
3out of 4 764 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodside Primary School
Whitchurch Way , Halton Lodge Estate WA7 5YP
2out of 4 854 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 805 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Heath School
Clifton Road , WA7 4SY
3out of 4 1,639 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP
2out of 4 2,963 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU
- not rated 4,031 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riverside College Halton
Kingsway , WA8 7QQ
- not rated 4,389 yd Further education 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
2out of 4 660 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halton School
31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN
- not rated 767 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW
3out of 4 1,367 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope Corner School
70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD
- not rated 1,693 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cavendish High Academy
Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX
4out of 4 1,867 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weston Point College
Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN
- not rated 3,080 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McDonaldsWest Lane, Runcorn430 yd
Asda DinerWest Lane, Runcorn430 yd
Burger KingEdward Road, Runcorn468 yd
Costa CoffeeHalton Lea, Runcorn695 yd
The Coffee HouseHalton Lea, Runcorn695 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal British LegionCastle Road, Runcorn755 yd
The Castle HotelCastle Road, Runcorn755 yd
Norton Arms HotelMain Street, Runcorn813 yd
Halfway House InnHalton Road, Runcorn1,042 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hillcrest Supper Bar20 Hillcrest, Runcorn295 yd
Castle Rise Fish and Chips60 Castle Rise, Runcorn674 yd
SubwayUnit P The Link Building, Halton Lea695 yd
Domino's PizzaHalton Lea, Runcorn772 yd
Small PandaWhitchurch Way, Runcorn841 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl Great Britain LtdEdwards Road, Runcorn425 yd
AsdaWest Lane, Runcorn430 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods62 Town Square, Halton Lea770 yd
AldiUnit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea772 yd
Farm FoodsHalton Lea, Runcorn772 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Castleview Primary School
Meadway
grass pitches193 yd
Holy Spirit Rc Primary School
COTTERILL
grass pitches274 yd
Active Nation Runcorn
UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA
health and fitness suite571 yd
The Brow Community Primary School
THE CLOUGH
grass pitches626 yd
Woodside County Primary School
WHITCHURCH WAY
grass pitches690 yd
Runcorn Boys Club
4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE
grass pitches722 yd
Halton Lodge School
GRANGEWAY
grass pitches723 yd
Grange Comprehensive School (Closed)
Latham Avenue
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts801 yd
St Chad'S Catholic And Church Of England High School
GRANGEWAY
grass pitches, health and fitness suite824 yd
Grange School
LATHAM AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches938 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed380 Mbit/s
Average download speed525.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed62.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.