Overview of WA7 5AU

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Albany Terrace is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5AU 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 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, WA7 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5AJ, WA7 5AT, WA7 5AZ, WA7 5AF, WA7 5AG, WA7 5AH, WA7 5TU, WA7 5AY, WA7 5AS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 5AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.2%51.5%1.3% 51.0% 0.5%
Male49.8%48.5%-1.3% 49.0% -0.5%

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 area around WA7 5AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.7%56.8%22.1% 37.9% 18.9%
Married: Opposite sex40.4%24%-16.4% 44.2% -20.2%
Married: Same sex0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated7%2.6%-4.4% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced8%11.5%3.5% 9.1% 2.4%
Widowed8.9%5.2%-3.7% 6.1% -0.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.7%47%-1.7% 48.4% -1.4%
Good health30.2%33%2.8% 33.6% -0.6%
Fair health12.5%13.9%1.4% 12.7% 1.2%
Bad health6.4%3.9%-2.5% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health2.3%2.2%-0.1% 1.2% 1.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28.2%22.5%-5.7% 18.2% 4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15%10.5%-4.5% 9.6% 0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.1%18.8%5.7% 13.4% 5.4%
Apprenticeship3.8%6.3%2.5% 5.3% 1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%15.2%2.5% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar21.6%24.6%3.0% 33.8% -9.2%
Other5.6%2.1%-3.5% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.9%0.9% 0.7% 0.2%
Other Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%1.7%1.7% 2.5% -0.8%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed Other1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
White98.1%90.9%-7.2% 81.4% 9.5%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Arab0.4%0.9%0.5% 0.6% 0.3%
Other0%4.3%4.3% 1.6% 2.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.4%90%-7.4% 83.2% 6.8%
European Union0.8%5.2%4.4% 6.1% -0.9%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0.4%2.6%2.2% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia0.4%1.3%0.9% 5.6% -4.3%
Oceania0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.2%89.7%-6.5% 83.2% 6.5%
10+ Years0%4.3%4.3% 9.8% -5.5%
5-10 Years0.8%0.4%-0.4% 2.9% -2.5%
2-5 Years1.1%2.6%1.5% 2.2% 0.4%
Less than 2 years1.9%3%1.1% 1.9% 1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.9% 76.7% -7.8%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Lithuania1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held26.8% 13.5% 13.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.3% 37.2% 8.1%
Christian49.6% 46.2% 3.4%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered2.2% 6.0% -3.8%

Safety

Is Albany Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Terrace was 115.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.4% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Albany Terrace has the 17th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 118th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.



🔎 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 5AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Albany Terrace are based on 20 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 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, WA7 5AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 5AU

Average Price
£125,467
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£125,467
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Albany Terrace

Average Price
£133,279
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£133,279
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Albany TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£136,7502025-09-17 £136,750
8 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002022-12-02 £118,638
10 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£102,5002022-06-20 £117,437
12 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£96,4502022-01-14 £113,748
16 Albany Terrace, Runcorn, Halton
Terraced, an established residential building
£74,0002019-01-31 £111,825
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 5AU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired35
Other21
Part-Time Employee17
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Self-Employed10
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)6
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Manufacturing21
Human health and social work activities16
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Transport and storage8
Education7
Other7
Information and communication7
Accommodation and food service activities4
Construction3
Administrative and support service activities3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Financial and insurance activities1

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 3,769 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 4,196 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 4,753 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Victoria Road Primary School
Victoria Road , WA7 5BN
3out of 4 194 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
Church Street , WA7 1LD
3out of 4 568 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Westfield Primary School
Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR
2out of 4 680 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Oxford Road , WA7 4NX
3out of 4 740 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ
3out of 4 991 yd Voluntary aided school No 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 1,783 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School
Grangeway , WA7 5YH
2out of 4 2,353 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Highfield Road , WA8 7DW
3out of 4 4,284 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU
4out of 4 4,430 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD
4out of 4 4,464 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 3,102 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 1,609 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 1,051 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Hope Corner School
70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD
- not rated 2,170 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cavendish High Academy
Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX
4out of 4 2,607 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge School
Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW
3out of 4 2,720 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Halton School
31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN
- not rated 2,907 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
StarbucksBridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way243 yd
Costa Coffee Drive ThruCrosville Way, Runcorn375 yd
The Brindley Arts Centre CafeHigh Street, Runcorn377 yd
Melenio60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn393 yd
Space RUNCORN CIC50 Regent Street, Runcorn475 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lion Hotel100 Greenway Road, Runcorn94 yd
Runcorn War Memorial Club LtdYork Street, Runcorn317 yd
Runcorn Conny Club6 Balfour Street, Runcorn349 yd
Bridge View78 High Street, Runcorn383 yd
Wellington Hotel40 Wellington Street, Runcorn525 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Greek Doner Kebab1 New Street, Runcorn80 yd
Betta Snax94 Shaw Street, Runcorn140 yd
SubwayThomas Jones Way, Runcorn243 yd
Just Thai Food (at The Conny Club)6 Balfour Street, Runcorn371 yd
Chinese Open Kitchen67 High Street, Runcorn383 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn333 yd
Iceland Frozen FoodsGranville Street, Runcorn509 yd
Co-operative GroupGranville Street, Runcorn509 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed)
Greenway Road
health and fitness suite81 yd
Pure Gym (Runcorn)
Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way
health and fitness suite180 yd
Body F X
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite537 yd
Body Fx 2 (Ladies Only) (Closed)
High Street
health and fitness suite576 yd
Gem Chems (Closed)
Picow Farm Road
grass pitches580 yd
Runcorn Sports Club
MOUGHLAND LANE
grass pitches597 yd
Runcorn Swimming Pool
RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL BRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool624 yd
St Clement'S Catholic Primary School
OXFORD ROAD
grass pitches695 yd
Westfield Primary School
CLAYTON CRESCENT
grass pitches762 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed72.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed199.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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