Moughland Lane is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 4SF is located in the Beechwood & Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moughland Lane, Runcorn, WA7 4SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 4RJ, WA7 4NZ, WA7 4RH, WA7 4PB, WA7 4RG, WA7 4NY, WA7 4SN, WA7 4SG, WA7 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 4SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 22.6% | 27% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 58.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 48.4% | 47.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4SF this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 7.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 23.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 37.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moughland Lane was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moughland Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 27th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Moughland Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-04-03 | £530,378 |
| 61 Moughland Lane, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-03-24 | £401,776 |
| 69 Moughland Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-05-24 | £382,006 |
| 53 Moughland Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2015-10-19 | £338,440 |
| 55 Moughland Lane, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2015-03-27 | £292,880 |
WA7 4SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 1,339 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 | 4,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield County Infants' School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4SH | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewithall School Kenilworth Avenue , WA7 4XQ | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield County Junior School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,977 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Holme 170 Greenway Road , WA7 4NN | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish High School Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse (Cheshire) Ltd | 2 Highlands Road, Runcorn | 518 yd | |
| Starbucks | Bridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way | 986 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Crosville Way, Runcorn | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Sports Club | Moughland Lane, Runcorn | 419 yd | |
| Runcorn Conny Club | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 636 yd | |
| Runcorn Golf Club | Clifton Road, Runcorn | 637 yd | |
| Red Admiral | 2 Boston Avenue, Runcorn | 768 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | 100 Greenway Road, Runcorn | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Fish Bar | 48 Langdale Road, Runcorn | 439 yd | |
| Just Thai Food (at The Conny Club) | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 559 yd | |
| Betta Snax | 94 Shaw Street, Runcorn | 836 yd | |
| Greek Doner Kebab | 1 New Street, Runcorn | 844 yd | |
| Subway | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 704 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd. | Linkway, Runcorn | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clement'S Catholic Primary School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Runcorn Heath Playing Fields Heath Road South | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Pewithall Primary School KENILWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Runcorn Golf Club CLIFTON ROAD | golf | 658 yd |
| Heath Leisure THE HEATH BUSINESS & TECHNICAL PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| The Heath School CLIFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 986 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.