Grangemoor is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5YB is located in the Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grangemoor, Runcorn, WA7 5YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5YD, WA7 5LQ, WA7 5JD, WA7 5NA, WA7 5LG, WA7 5YA, WA7 5YE, WA7 5JB, WA7 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 5YB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 28.4% | 40.4% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 31.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.8% | 33% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 20% | 21.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 10.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
In the area around WA7 5YB this area, 35.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 8.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 35.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 16.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -25.5% |
| Other | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| No passport held | 32.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grangemoor was 196.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% higher than the Bridgewater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grangemoor has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater and the 49th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-02-28 | £147,206 |
| 103 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-04-30 | £116,250 |
| 90 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £83,505 | 2023-01-17 | £90,603 |
| 66 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-09-12 | £91,493 |
| 75 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-31 | £130,854 |
WA7 5YB 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Whitchurch Way , Halton Lodge Estate WA7 5YP | 2out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pewithall School Kenilworth avenue , WA7 4XQ | 4out of 4 | 1,187 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 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 4,473 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 | 4,600 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 | 763 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 | 1,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAK Staff Canteen | Davy Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate | 416 yd | |
| TEVA Staff Canteen | Aston Lane North, Runcorn | 416 yd | |
| McDonalds | West Lane, Runcorn | 638 yd | |
| Asda Diner | West Lane, Runcorn | 638 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | 27D Linkway, Runcorn | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Admiral | 2 Boston Avenue, Runcorn | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Panda | Whitchurch Way, Runcorn | 451 yd | |
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 590 yd | |
| Festival Way Fish Bar | 14 Festival Way, Runcorn | 677 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | Unit 2 Cherry Tree Pub, Linkway | 728 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 7 Grangeway, Runcorn | 536 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 638 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd. | Linkway, Runcorn | 727 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 737 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halton Lodge School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| St Chad'S Catholic And Church Of England High School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Grange School LATHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 932 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 | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.