Holloway is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 4TJ 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 Holloway, Runcorn, WA7 4TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 4JS, WA7 4JU, WA7 4TL, WA7 4TN, WA7 4TH, WA7 4JP, WA7 4TW, WA7 4TQ, WA7 4NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 4TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 32.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 43.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 43% | 10.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 15.2% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 35.5% | 26.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 23.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 97% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.7% | 93.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway was 144.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 324.0% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway has the 13th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 80th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Holloway, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2021-01-22 | £288,325 |
| 55 Holloway, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-03-20 | £319,683 |
| 94 Holloway, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2006-04-12 | £515,856 |
| 55 Holloway, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 1997-10-17 | £389,644 |
WA7 4TJ 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,113 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | 2out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point Community Primary School Castner Avenue , Weston Point WA7 4EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,597 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 | 1,968 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 | 530 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Other independent 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 | 155 yd | |
| The Cafe | 6A Chandlers Court, Picow Farm Road | 491 yd | |
| Sizzles Cafe | 6 Cormorant Drive, Runcorn | 567 yd | |
| Starbucks | Bridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way | 862 yd | |
| Melenio | 60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Sports Club | Moughland Lane, Runcorn | 206 yd | |
| Runcorn Conny Club | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 279 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | 100 Greenway Road, Runcorn | 531 yd | |
| Bridge View | 78 High Street, Runcorn | 854 yd | |
| Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd | York Street, Runcorn | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Thai Food (at The Conny Club) | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 293 yd | |
| Betta Snax | 94 Shaw Street, Runcorn | 514 yd | |
| Greek Doner Kebab | 1 New Street, Runcorn | 564 yd | |
| Langdale Fish Bar | 48 Langdale Road, Runcorn | 809 yd | |
| Runcorn Kebab House | 70 High Street, Runcorn | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 297 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Granville Street, Runcorn | 1,090 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Granville Street, Runcorn | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Gem Chems (Closed) Picow Farm Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| St Clement'S Catholic Primary School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Runcorn Heath Playing Fields Heath Road South | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Pavilions Club SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 955 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 | 50.0% |
| 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.