Sandy Lane is in Weston Point, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 4EF is located in the Mersey & Weston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Weston Point, Runcorn, WA7 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 4BG, WA7 4ED, WA7 4BQ, WA7 4ET, WA7 4EG, WA7 4LA, WA7 4BH, WA7 4BJ, WA7 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 4EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 38.1% | 45% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 31.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.3% | 52% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 11.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.6% | 12% | -17.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 23.6% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
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 | 98.5% | 97.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.7% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 121st highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Sandy Lane, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2015-06-02 | £66,556 |
| 127 Sandy Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-06-02 | £127,962 |
| 127 Sandy Lane, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2003-11-20 | £186,640 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point Community Primary School Castner Avenue , Weston Point WA7 4EQ | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Primary School Lambsickle Lane , Weston Village WA7 4RA | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewithall School Kenilworth avenue , WA7 4XQ | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,527 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 | 2,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 3,909 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Inovyn | Inovyn ChlorVinyls Ltd, Main Building HQ | 613 yd | |
| The Bakehouse (Cheshire) Ltd | 2 Highlands Road, Runcorn | 911 yd | |
| Deadman Ink - Tattoo & Brew | 100 Heath Road South, Runcorn | 1,072 yd | |
| The Cafe | 6A Chandlers Court, Picow Farm Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prospect Inn | 70 Weston Road, Runcorn | 495 yd | |
| Roundhouse | 121 Heath Road South, Runcorn | 1,026 yd | |
| Runcorn Sports Club | Moughland Lane, Runcorn | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Gyros & Traditional Fish & Chips | 129 Sandy Lane, Runcorn | 2 yd | |
| Runcorn Town FC | Sandy Lane, Runcorn | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Point Community Primary School Castner Avenue | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Pavilions Club SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Runcorn Heath Playing Fields Heath Road South | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Heath Leisure THE HEATH BUSINESS & TECHNICAL PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.