Castle Rise is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5XW 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 Castle Rise, Runcorn, WA7 5XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5XL, WA7 5XN, WA7 2DE, WA7 5RL, WA7 5XJ, WA7 2DQ, WA7 2DH, WA7 5RN, WA7 5XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 5XW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 36.6% | 41.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 45.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 27% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 14.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 22.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.7% | 91% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Rise was 152.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% higher than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Rise has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 68th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-11-23 | £225,963 |
| 74 Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-10 | £204,492 |
| 110 Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-09-27 | £131,838 |
| 116 Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-25 | £155,541 |
| 60A Castle Rise, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-02-28 | £62,005 |
WA7 5XW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 657 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 | - not rated | 4,087 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 | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Junior School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Infant School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 PRU Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Holme 170 Greenway Road , WA7 4NN | - not rated | 2,082 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 | 960 yd | |
| McDonalds | West Lane, Runcorn | 1,081 yd | |
| Asda Diner | West Lane, Runcorn | 1,081 yd | |
| Burger King | Edward Road, Runcorn | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Inn | Halton Road, Runcorn | 370 yd | |
| The Northern Bar | 82 Halton Road, Runcorn Cheshire | 846 yd | |
| Norton Arms Hotel | Main Street, Runcorn | 1,019 yd | |
| The Lockdown Pub and Function Ltd | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rise Fish and Chips | 60 Castle Rise, Runcorn | 1 yd | |
| Dolphin Supper Bar | 55 Halton Road, Runcorn | 383 yd | |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 422 yd | |
| Festival Way Fish Bar | 14 Festival Way, Runcorn | 984 yd | |
| Turn Up The Base / Baseline Burgers | 45-47 Canal Street, Runcorn | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 51-53 Halton Road, Runcorn | 430 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 1,027 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Grange School LATHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 640 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Halton Lodge School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.