Fox Street is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5BP 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 Fox Street, Runcorn, WA7 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5BZ, WA7 5BW, WA7 5BY, WA7 5DB, WA7 5DA, WA7 5BS, WA7 5DD, WA7 5BX, WA7 5TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 5BP is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 45.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 54.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 5BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 54.3% | 69% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 16.2% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 38% | 42.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.1% | 17.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 8.6% | -16.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 23.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 23.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Street was 300.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 781.1% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fox Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath and the 25th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Fox Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-04-07 | £110,147 |
| 21 Fox Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-19 | £128,529 |
| 11 Fox Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-19 | £123,174 |
| 5 Fox Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-09 | £113,375 |
| 21 Fox Street, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2019-08-01 | £97,316 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,880 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 | 4,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Clayton Crescent , WA7 4TR | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Church Street , WA7 1LD | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy Liverpool Road , WA8 7HU | 4out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 4,622 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 | 3,262 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 | 1,699 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 | 874 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 3,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Bridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way | 438 yd | |
| The Bakehouse (Cheshire) Ltd | 2 Highlands Road, Runcorn | 530 yd | |
| Melenio | 60 Devonshire Place, Runcorn | 533 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Crosville Way, Runcorn | 567 yd | |
| The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe | High Street, Runcorn | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Hotel | 100 Greenway Road, Runcorn | 107 yd | |
| Runcorn Conny Club | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 148 yd | |
| Runcorn Sports Club | Moughland Lane, Runcorn | 444 yd | |
| Runcorn War Memorial Club Ltd | York Street, Runcorn | 467 yd | |
| Bridge View | 78 High Street, Runcorn | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betta Snax | 94 Shaw Street, Runcorn | 120 yd | |
| Greek Doner Kebab | 1 New Street, Runcorn | 149 yd | |
| Just Thai Food (at The Conny Club) | 6 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 183 yd | |
| Subway | Thomas Jones Way, Runcorn | 438 yd | |
| Runcorn Kebab House | 70 High Street, Runcorn | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 66-70 Balfour Street, Runcorn | 139 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Granville Street, Runcorn | 691 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Granville Street, Runcorn | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flett'S Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Greenway Road | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Runcorn Sports Club MOUGHLAND LANE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Gem Chems (Closed) Picow Farm Road | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| St Clement'S Catholic Primary School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Westfield Primary School CLAYTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Body F X HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Body Fx 2 (Ladies Only) (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Runcorn Swimming Pool RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL BRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.