Brookfield Avenue is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5RE is located in the Bridgewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5RB, WA7 5QZ, WA7 5RD, WA7 5RF, WA7 5RQ, WA7 5RH, WA7 5QY, WA7 5NF, WA7 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 5RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.1% | 49.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 30.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 45.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 55.6% | 43.6% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 36.6% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 20.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield Avenue was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookfield Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 154th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton Other, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-11-27 | £149,809 |
| 53 Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2018-01-17 | £141,260 |
| 51 Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2016-11-28 | £164,901 |
| 33 Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2016-05-20 | £146,709 |
| 47 Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-02-05 | £154,754 |
WA7 5RE 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,616 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 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor Primary School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 4,653 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 | 3,468 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 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 3,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howdens Kitchens staff canteen | Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn | 866 yd | |
| Kawneer Staff Canteen | Astmoor Road, Runcorn | 866 yd | |
| DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen) | Lister Road, Runcorn | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Inn | Halton Road, Runcorn | 467 yd | |
| The Northern Bar | 82 Halton Road, Runcorn Cheshire | 1,000 yd | |
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Supper Bar | 55 Halton Road, Runcorn | 486 yd | |
| Castle Rise Fish and Chips | 60 Castle Rise, Runcorn | 532 yd | |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 909 yd | |
| Castlefields Fish Bar | 5 The Village Square, Runcorn | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.