Ashley Road is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5SJ is located in the Bridgewater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Road, Runcorn, WA7 5SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5NP, WA7 5QU, WA7 5SL, WA7 5NL, WA7 5NW, WA7 5QN, WA7 5RW, WA7 5NJ, WA7 5XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 5SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34% | 40.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 37.2% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 18.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 20% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 17.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 21.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 95.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ashley Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 84th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashley Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-12-18 | £201,468 |
| 3 Ashley Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-03-17 | £191,963 |
| 1 Ashley Road, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2003-07-04 | £177,852 |
| 1 Ashley Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £50,000 | 1995-12-20 | £246,575 |
| 3 Ashley Road, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,950 | 1995-09-29 | £229,142 |
WA7 5SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 3,676 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 | 4,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Highfield Road , WA8 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,319 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 | 661 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 | 1,026 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL for NHS supply chain (Canteen) | Lister Road, Runcorn | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Inn | Halton Road, Runcorn | 50 yd | |
| The Northern Bar | 82 Halton Road, Runcorn Cheshire | 577 yd | |
| The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 781 yd | |
| Ten Lock Flight | Crossville Way, Runcorn | 944 yd | |
| Union Tavern | Union Street, Runcorn | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Supper Bar | 55 Halton Road, Runcorn | 59 yd | |
| Castle Rise Fish and Chips | 60 Castle Rise, Runcorn | 399 yd | |
| Turn Up The Base / Baseline Burgers | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 781 yd | |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn | 87 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Grange School LATHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 1,047 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.