Melford Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 5DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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	52.2%	49.5%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	47.8%	50.5%	2.7%	49.0%	1.5%

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 vicinity of WA7 5DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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	22.4%	25.6%	3.2%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60%	52.8%	-7.2%	44.2%	8.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	2.4%	7.3%	4.9%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	13.7%	12.6%	-1.1%	6.1%	6.5%

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	42.1%	39.1%	-3.0%	48.4%	-9.3%
Good health	30.6%	35.6%	5.0%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.8%	18.1%	2.3%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	7.6%	5%	-2.6%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	4%	2.1%	-1.9%	1.2%	0.9%

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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.3%	25.4%	-9.9%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	12.1%	-1.2%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	14.5%	-3.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8.1%	4.2%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	14.9%	7.4%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	20.6%	3.7%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	5.5%	4.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.0%
White	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	98.9%	98.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.2%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Melford Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melford Drive was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Melford Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 119th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA7 5DG, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Melford Drive are based on 43 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 Melford Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 5DG

Average Price
£223,696

Semi-Detached
£200,227

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£251,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melford Drive

Average Price
£242,428

Semi-Detached
£225,845

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£259,801

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melford DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Melford Drive, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building	£223,500	2025-09-17	£223,500
36 Melford Drive, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-01-26	£166,144
19 Melford Drive, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-09-15	£237,149
4 Melford Drive, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2022-12-16	£193,958
19 Melford Drive, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2022-07-18	£208,003

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 5DG

Employment

WA7 5DG 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 5DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Self-Employed	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
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 - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS	4out of 4	4,317 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	4,539 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH	3out of 4	5,245 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Wivern Place , WA7 1RZ	3out of 4	864 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , WA7 4NX	3out of 4	877 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , WA7 5BN	3out of 4	903 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU	3out of 4	926 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL	3out of 4	1,015 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	1,273 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH	2out of 4	1,372 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP	2out of 4	4,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW	3out of 4	4,867 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD	4out of 4	4,958 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	3,623 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	540 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD	- not rated	1,577 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN	- not rated	1,849 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW	3out of 4	1,879 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN	- not rated	1,960 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX	4out of 4	1,964 yd	Academy special converter	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
Coffee Zone	27D Linkway, Runcorn	719 yd
DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen)	Lister Road, Runcorn	864 yd
Costa Coffee Drive Thru	Crosville Way, Runcorn	904 yd
Starbucks	Bridge Retail Park, Thomas Jones Way	964 yd
The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe	High Street, Runcorn	1,047 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Admiral	2 Boston Avenue, Runcorn	439 yd
Union Tavern	Union Street, Runcorn	482 yd
The Northern Bar	82 Halton Road, Runcorn Cheshire	661 yd
Bridgewater Motor Boat Club	Victoria Road, Old Town	728 yd
The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd	45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn	780 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Festival Way Fish Bar	14 Festival Way, Runcorn	512 yd
Langdale Fish Bar	48 Langdale Road, Runcorn	639 yd
Mr Pizza	Unit 2 Cherry Tree Pub, Linkway	740 yd
Turn Up The Base / Baseline Burgers	45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn	780 yd
Dolphin Supper Bar	55 Halton Road, Runcorn	847 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods Ltd.	Linkway, Runcorn	741 yd
Co-operative Group	7 Grangeway, Runcorn	789 yd
Co-operative Group	51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grange School LATHAM AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	245 yd
Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	392 yd
Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE	grass pitches	535 yd
Halton Lodge School GRANGEWAY	grass pitches	869 yd
Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL	grass pitches	911 yd
St Clement'S Catholic Primary School OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	963 yd
Castleview Primary School Meadway	grass pitches	978 yd
Pure Gym (Runcorn) Bridge Retail Park Bridge Retail Park Thomas Jones Way	health and fitness suite	995 yd
Runcorn Swimming Pool RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL RUNCORN SWIMMING POOL BRIDGE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,016 yd
Pewithall Primary School KENILWORTH AVENUE	grass pitches	1,016 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	5.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	5.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	5.3%

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	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.04 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WA7 5DG