Farnley Close, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, WA7 6NN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA7 6NN 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	50.3%	51.9%	1.6%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.7%	48.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	28.3%	28.9%	0.6%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	45%	-5.6%	44.2%	0.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	12.4%	13.8%	1.4%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	7.7%	9.6%	1.9%	6.1%	3.5%

Health

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	47.6%	44%	-3.6%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	35.2%	29%	-6.2%	33.6%	-4.6%
Fair health	11.7%	18.3%	6.6%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	4.1%	7.1%	3.0%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	16.5%	-1.1%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	9.2%	-7.1%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	18.8%	2.5%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.5%	1.2%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	16.5%	5.3%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	29.4%	0.2%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	5.2%	4.1%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
White	96.9%	95.8%	-1.1%	81.4%	14.4%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.6%	96.7%	-1.9%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	96.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Farnley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnley Close was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Farnley Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor and the 15th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA7 6NN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farnley Close are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Halton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farnley Close, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, WA7 6NN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA7 6NN

Average Price
£191,790

Semi-Detached
£178,305

Terraced
£159,062

Detached
£243,156

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farnley Close

Average Price
£198,892

Semi-Detached
£187,520

Terraced
£178,687

Detached
£245,383

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farnley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Farnley Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-03-31	£178,808
33 Farnley Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-10-18	£212,272
10 Farnley Close, Runcorn, Halton Terraced, an established residential building	£149,000	2024-07-17	£159,590
8 Farnley Close, Runcorn, Halton Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2023-05-31	£196,095
7 Farnley Close, Runcorn, Halton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2020-07-17	£195,097

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA7 6NN

Employment

WA7 6NN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA7 6NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	13
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	14
Information and communication	12
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,251 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Windmill Hill Primary School Windmill Hill , WA7 6QE	4out of 4	223 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Berteline's CofE Primary School Norton Lane , Norton WA7 6QN	4out of 4	736 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater Park Primary School Plantation Close , Castlefields WA7 2LW	3out of 4	1,410 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School St Martin's Lane , Murdishaw WA7 6HZ	3out of 4	1,613 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorsewood Primary School Gorsewood Road , Murdishaw WA7 6ES	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU	- not rated	1,145 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Barnfield Avenue , WA7 6EP	2out of 4	2,196 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH	2out of 4	3,523 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY	3out of 4	4,572 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX	2out of 4	3,489 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halton School 31 Main Street , Halton WA7 2AN	- not rated	2,220 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW	3out of 4	2,406 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close , WA7 4YX	4out of 4	4,512 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD	- not rated	4,517 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
1816 Bistro	Actons Wood Lane, Runcorn		737 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Windmill	Windmill Hill Avenue West, Runcorn		487 yd
Sandymoor Community Centre	Otterburn Street, Runcorn		1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Windmill Hill Supper Bar	Windmill Hill Avenue West, Runcorn	487 yd
Subway	Jack Search Way, Runcorn	993 yd
Chatwins	Otterburn Street, Runcorn	1,037 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	Windmill Hill Avenue West, Runcorn		487 yd
Aldi	Jack Search Way, Runcorn		993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Windmill Hill Cp School NORTON HILL	grass pitches	412 yd
St Bertelines Ce Aided Primary School NORTON LANE	grass pitches	763 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.