Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4TS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 4TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	52.2%	-0.1%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	47.7%	47.8%	0.1%	49.0%	-1.2%

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 vicinity of WA7 4TS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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	26.9%	31.1%	4.2%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.6%	52.4%	-2.2%	44.2%	8.2%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.5%	6.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	10.1%	8.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	2.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.5%	39.7%	-10.8%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	32.9%	38.9%	6.0%	33.6%	5.3%
Fair health	9.4%	16.7%	7.3%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	6.5%	2.3%	-4.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%	1.1%

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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.5%	19.5%	-3.0%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.6%	-5.2%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.6%	18.6%	-3.0%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.4%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	21.7%	7.2%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	17.3%	2.8%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	3.5%	4%	0.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	99.3%	97.7%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	97.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Picow Farm Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picow Farm Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beechwood & Heath average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA7 4TS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Picow Farm Road are based on 39 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 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, WA7 4TS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 4TS

Average Price
£209,248

Semi-Detached
£209,248

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Picow Farm Road

Average Price
£314,442

Semi-Detached
£207,034

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£240,491

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£646,449

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Picow Farm Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-12-15	£199,401
31 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-12-15	£199,401
25 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£99,000	2019-10-31	£141,992
27 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-06-21	£149,014
27 Picow Farm Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-06-21	£149,014

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 4TS

Employment

WA7 4TS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA7 4TS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,664 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	4,463 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH	3out of 4	4,817 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR	2out of 4	261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN	3out of 4	710 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD	3out of 4	842 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Widnes Academy Cholmondeley Street , WA8 0EL	3out of 4	1,451 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY	3out of 4	2,045 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH	2out of 4	2,784 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU	4out of 4	4,274 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD	4out of 4	4,533 yd	Academy converter	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	3,192 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	2,142 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN	- not rated	576 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD	- not rated	2,430 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX	4out of 4	2,863 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW	3out of 4	3,273 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN	- not rated	3,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizzles Cafe	6 Cormorant Drive, Runcorn	223 yd
The Cafe	6A Chandlers Court, Picow Farm Road	350 yd
Melenio	60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn	604 yd
The Bakehouse (Cheshire) Ltd	2 Highlands Road, Runcorn	607 yd
Space RUNCORN CIC	50 Regent Street, Runcorn	692 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Runcorn Conny Club	6 Balfour Street, Runcorn	422 yd
The Lion Hotel	100 Greenway Road, Runcorn	489 yd
Bridge View	78 High Street, Runcorn	551 yd
Runcorn Sports Club	Moughland Lane, Runcorn	629 yd
Wellington Hotel	40 Wellington Street, Runcorn	675 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Betta Snax	94 Shaw Street, Runcorn	419 yd
Greek Doner Kebab	1 New Street, Runcorn	477 yd
Just Thai Food (at The Conny Club)	6 Balfour Street, Runcorn	502 yd
Runcorn Kebab House	70 High Street, Runcorn	551 yd
Chicago Pizza	56 Devonshire Place, Runcorn	609 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group	66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn	359 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	Granville Street, Runcorn	834 yd
Co-operative Group	Granville Street, Runcorn	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gem Chems (Closed) Picow Farm Road	grass pitches	81 yd
Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT	grass pitches	279 yd
Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road	health and fitness suite	499 yd
Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE	grass pitches	656 yd
Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way	health and fitness suite	716 yd
St Clement'S Catholic Primary School OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
Body F X HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	959 yd
Body Fx 2 (Ladies Only) (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	1,002 yd

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	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WA7 4TS