WA7 3DG is in Aston, Runcorn and Cheshire West And Chester district. WA7 3DG is located in the Marbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aston, Runcorn, WA7 3DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 3DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 51% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 55.7% | 49% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 18.6% | 23.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.9% | 64.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 58.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 10.5% | 16% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 6.4% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 20.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 10.6% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 42.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.2% | 94.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around WA7 3DG was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Frodsham average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
WA7 3DG has the 25th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Frodsham and the 267th lowest crime rate of 1,154 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire West And Chester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-12-06 | £672,810 |
WA7 3DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston by Sutton Primary School Aston Lane , Aston WA7 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Northwich Road , Brookvale WA7 6BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School Barnfield Avenue , Murdishaw WA7 6EP | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsewood Primary School Gorsewood Road , Murdishaw WA7 6ES | 3out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School St Martin's Lane , Murdishaw WA7 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 280.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.