Area Analysis St. Helens, North West

WN5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN5 postcode area.

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Population

44,887

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,929 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WN5 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

home £185,155 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN5 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 930 active and 139 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WN5 (14%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WN5 are around £185k, down 6.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN5 are low at 20 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 43 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 WN5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences407
Anti-social behaviour137
Public order71
Other theft54
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Chapel End Primary School

Good205 pupils
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St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge

Good205 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils
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Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils
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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

Good402 pupils
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Spar
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • Creams Cafe Scot Lane
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Delph Tavern
  • St Thomas's Labour Club
  • The Old Bank Coffee & Wine Bar
  • Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club
  • Wily Fox Brewery
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda Hypermarket
  • Bargain Booze
  • Bargain Buys
  • Cheethams Stores
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Billinge Spice
  • Billinge Supper Bar
  • Buttylicious
  • Ajanta Indian Cuisine
  • Alborz
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Billinge Methodist Church
  • Varini Cafe
  • Village Kitchen
  • Babar Elephant
  • Bag & Bean
  • + 63 more