Grangemoor is in Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 5YD 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 5YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 5YE, WA7 5YB, WA7 5NA, WA7 5LG, WA7 5LQ, WA7 5NB, WA7 2EF, WA7 5LF, WA7 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA7 5YD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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% | 47.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49% | 52.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA7 5YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 46.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 36.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 46.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 24.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 27.2% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 11.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 99% | 94.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grangemoor was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridgewater average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-08-08 | £127,533 |
| 130 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2024-04-25 | £143,873 |
| 153 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-26 | £137,197 |
| 163 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-12-06 | £127,907 |
| 184 Grangemoor, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-11-25 | £124,402 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Cotterill , Halton Brook WA7 2NL | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Lodge Primary School Grangeway , WA7 5LU | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Mead Way , Halton Brook WA7 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Whitchurch Way , Halton Lodge Estate WA7 5YP | 2out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brow Community Primary School The Clough , Halton Brow WA7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 4,410 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 | 4,507 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 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Point College Picow Farm Road , WA7 4UN | - not rated | 2,829 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 | 523 yd | |
| TEVA Staff Canteen | Aston Lane North, Runcorn | 523 yd | |
| McDonalds | West Lane, Runcorn | 612 yd | |
| Asda Diner | West Lane, Runcorn | 612 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | 27D Linkway, Runcorn | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Admiral | 2 Boston Avenue, Runcorn | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Supper Bar | 20 Hillcrest, Runcorn | 479 yd | |
| Small Panda | Whitchurch Way, Runcorn | 553 yd | |
| Festival Way Fish Bar | 14 Festival Way, Runcorn | 660 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | Unit 2 Cherry Tree Pub, Linkway | 753 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Halton Lea, Runcorn | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 7 Grangeway, Runcorn | 565 yd | |
| Asda | West Lane, Runcorn | 612 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Edwards Road, Runcorn | 694 yd | |
| Heron Foods Ltd. | Linkway, Runcorn | 752 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 6 Trident Retail Park, Halton Lea | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Rc Primary School COTTERILL | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Halton Lodge School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Castleview Primary School Meadway | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| St Chad'S Catholic And Church Of England High School GRANGEWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Woodside County Primary School WHITCHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Active Nation Runcorn UNIT J UNIT J HALTON LEA | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Grange Comprehensive School (Closed) Latham Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Runcorn Boys Club 4 OAKLEIGH COURT 4 OAKLEIGH COURT BOSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Grange School LATHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| The Brow Community Primary School THE CLOUGH | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.