The Hove is in Murdishaw, Runcorn and in Halton district. WA7 6EE is located in the Norton South & Preston Brook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hove, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA7 6ED, WA7 6DT, WA7 6DF, WA7 6DH, WA7 6DE, WA7 6DQ, WA7 6DS, WA7 6DJ, WA7 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA7 6EE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 56.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 43.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 6EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 30.6% | 46.2% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 23.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 19.4% | 11.3% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 (70.5%) 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 | 33.5% | 39.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 14.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 6EE this area, 29.1% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 29.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 23.2% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.3% | 15.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.9% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hove was 246.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% higher than the Halton Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hove has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea and the 35th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 The Hove, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-20 | £78,058 |
| 59 The Hove, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2023-06-06 | £126,413 |
| 96 The Hove, Runcorn, Halton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-06-18 | £50,762 |
| 59 The Hove, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-06-04 | £111,728 |
| 73 The Hove, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2018-07-12 | £140,790 |
WA7 6EE 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School Barnfield Avenue , Murdishaw WA7 6EP | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsewood Primary School Gorsewood Road , Murdishaw WA7 6ES | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School St Martin's Lane , Murdishaw WA7 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookvale Primary School Northwich Road , Brookvale WA7 6BZ | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy Badger Close , Palace Fields WA7 2QW | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP | 2out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | 2out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,632 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 | 2,445 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Grinders | Unit 2 Jack Search Way, Murdishaw | 564 yd | |
| Harrow Estates Staff Restaurant | Chester Road, Preston Brook | 982 yd | |
| O2 Staff Canteen | Chester Road, Preston Brook | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Hearts Public House | Jack Search Way, Runcorn | 549 yd | |
| Beefeater | Chester Road, Preston Brook | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdishaw Supper Bar | The Ridgeway, Runcorn | 390 yd | |
| Chi Kee Chinese | Unit 1 Padstow Square, Runcorn | 837 yd | |
| Subway | Jack Search Way, Runcorn | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Ridgeway, Runcorn | 390 yd | |
| Aldi | Jack Search Way, Runcorn | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murdishaw West Cp School BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Brookvale Recreation Centre BARNFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| St Martin'S Catholic Primary School ST. MARTINS LANE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Millbank Linnets Stadium RUNCORN LINNETS FC RUNCORN LINNETS FC MURDISHAW AVENUE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Halton Sports Playing Field Stockham Lane | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Stockham Lodge Racquet And Health Club (Closed) Stockham Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Runcorn Snowsports Centre STOCKHAM LANE | ski slopes | 946 yd |
| Brookvale Primary School NORTHWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 970 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.