Bamford Close is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5NT is located in the Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bamford Close, Runcorn, WA7 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5JE, WA7 5NS, WA7 5HU, WA7 5JF, WA7 5HY, WA7 5HZ, WA7 4AN, WA7 4AJ, WA7 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 5NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 51% | 55.5% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 49% | 44.5% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 39.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 23% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 21.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.8% | 98.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 98.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bamford Close was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bamford Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Bamford Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2025-08-28 | £79,696 |
| 8 Bamford Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-11 | £133,460 |
| 24 Bamford Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-31 | £157,392 |
| 7 Bamford Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-06-07 | £149,703 |
| 32 Bamford Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-06-05 | £157,188 |
WA7 5NT 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Whitchurch Way , Halton Lodge Estate WA7 5YP | 2out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewithall School Kenilworth avenue , WA7 4XQ | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Grasmere Drive , Beechwood WA7 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 5,092 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,967 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 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva North Western - Staff Canteen | Beechwood Avenue, Runcorn | 346 yd | |
| AAK Staff Canteen | Davy Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate | 505 yd | |
| TEVA Staff Canteen | Aston Lane North, Runcorn | 505 yd | |
| Hope Corner | 70 Clifton Road, Runcorn | 605 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | 27D Linkway, Runcorn | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Admiral | 2 Boston Avenue, Runcorn | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Panda | Whitchurch Way, Runcorn | 559 yd | |
| Ascot Fish Bar | Ascot Avenue, Runcorn | 629 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | Unit 2 Cherry Tree Pub, Linkway | 634 yd | |
| Festival Way Fish Bar | 14 Festival Way, Runcorn | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 7 Grangeway, Runcorn | 559 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd. | Linkway, Runcorn | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Chad'S Catholic And Church Of England High School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Halton Lodge School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| The Heath School CLIFTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Pewithall Primary School KENILWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Beechwood County Primary School GRASMERE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Beechwood Community Centre BEECHWOOD AVENUE | swimming pool | 1,077 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.