The postcode WA7 1BU is located in Halton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA7 1BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA7 1BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA7 1BU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to WA7 1BU is Thomas Street which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bridge Street and is 174 m away. The closest railway station is Hough Green Rail Station, 4.53 km away.
The closest primary school to WA7 1BU (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 20, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Weston Point College. The last OFSTED inspection on July 11, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of WA7 1BU is BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB and is 789 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 14, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from SUBURBAN and is 1.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 8, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 139.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WA7 1BU is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Halton and St Helens is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA7 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA7 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA7 1BU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA7 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 357 m |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 10, 2016) | 405 m |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 685 m |
| Widnes Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 922 m |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.16 km |
| Westfield Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| The Grange School | Academy | 3-16 | 1.28 km | |
| Pewithall School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 1, 2013) | 1.61 km |
| Weston Point College | Special school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| Castle View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Halton Lodge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 30, 2021) | 1.85 km |
| The Heath School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.2 km |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.21 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 2.23 km |
| Weston Point Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2013) | 2.24 km |
| Halton School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 2.34 km |
| Riverside College Halton | College | 16-99 | Outstanding (March 11, 2020) | 2.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA7 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLYHOLME YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2014 | 789 m | |
| Boat House Dining | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 807 m | |
| JAMAICA INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2017 | 807 m | |
| Salty Pup Food Truck | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 807 m | |
| SEAVIEW HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 24, 2017 | 912 m | |
| Starfish Cafe/ Cairn Bay Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2017 | 912 m | |
| ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2012 | 934 m | |
| Tom Corran (Caterer, RUYC) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 934 m | |
| The Esplanade Bar and Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 948 m | |
| ABBEYFIELD UK (NI) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2017 | 1.02 km | |
| BAYVIEW BED & BREAKFAST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2017 | 1.12 km | |
| HARGREAVES HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2017 | 1.12 km | |
| BALLYHOLME LOCAL MEATS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 18, 2017 | 1.15 km | |
| BAYLANDS COFFEE COMPANY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2017 | 1.15 km | |
| ROY NESBITT NEWSAGENTS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2017 | 1.17 km | |
| SUBURBAN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2018 | 1.17 km | |
| THE HEATHERLEA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 1.17 km | |
| ALPINE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 1.19 km | |
| BA WON | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2020 | 1.21 km | |
| BANGOR CURRY HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 7, 2017 | 1.21 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA7 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Bridge Street | 174 m | |
| Bridge Street | 211 m | |
| RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND B | 270 m | |
| Runcorn High Street Bus Station | 296 m | |
| RUNCORN HIGH STREET- STAND C | 298 m | |
| HIGH STREET | 375 m | |
| HIGH STREET | 375 m | |
| VICTORIA SQUARE | 2.13 km | |
| Hough Green Rail Station | 4.53 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 8.47 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA7 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Big Pool | 516 m | |
| Church Bank | 736 m | |
| Runcorn Sands | 1.05 km | |
| Spike Island | 1.29 km | |
| Beacon Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Beaconsfield Wood | 1.65 km | |
| The Lake | 1.7 km | |
| Wigg Island | 2.26 km | |
| Hempstones Point | 2.37 km | |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | 2.42 km | |
| Haddock's Wood | 2.55 km | |
| The Hempstones | 2.77 km | |
| Pickerings Rough | 3.15 km | |
| Hale Road Woods | 3.19 km | |
| Hale Gate Marsh | 3.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA7 1BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 139.4 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 9.1% | 100% | 102.1 | 16.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 90.9% | 90.9% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for WA7 1BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.34289600 |
| Longitude | -2.72819400 |
| OS Easting | 351615 |
| OS Northing | 0383136 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Halton |
| Electoral Ward | Bridgewater |
| Local Authority District | Halton |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Halton and St Helens |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Halton CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Runcorn BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Runcorn BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006962 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Halton 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Halton 012F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |