WA9 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 1275 active and 280 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WA9 (19%) is characterised by a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA9 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WA9 are around £161k, down 10.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA9 at 392 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WA9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA9 postcode area.
52,402
41
£ 34,417 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 41, WA9 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £161k. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Pace
Allanson Street Primary School
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
Eaves Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Best One
- Baroncroft Ltd t/a The Punch Brew Co.
- Londis
- M&S Late Shop
- Marks and Spencer
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Clock Face Recreation Club
- East Sutton Labour Club
- Parr Conservative Club
- Sidac Social Club
- Sutton Cricket & Tennis Club
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Costa Coffee
- Dunelm Mill
- EI's
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Iceland Frozen Foods
- Nutgrove Stores
- Aldi
- Go Local Extra
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- All-American Diner
- Andie's
- Bamboo Garden
- Broad Oak Fish Bar
- Broad Oak Sandwich Bar
- + 55 more
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Area Profile: WA9 · Data under Open Government Licence