Area Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA10 postcode area.

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Population

40,741

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,514 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA10 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £167k. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

home £167,856 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA10 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 1265 active and 516 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA10 (18%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA10 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA10 are around £167k, down 8.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA10 at 427 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 42 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 WA10 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6916
Public order2124
Anti-social behaviour1604
Drugs1423
Criminal damage and arson1297

school Local Schools

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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils
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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 pupils
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Eccleston Mere Primary School

Good413 pupils
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils
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St Julie's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding243 pupils
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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Best One Plus
  • Spar
  • Antonia’s Cakes
  • B & M Bargains
  • Best One
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • Circus
  • Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill
  • Greenall Whitley Social Club
  • Imperial
  • St Helens Bowling Club
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Farm Foods
  • Morrisons Supermarket
  • One Stop
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Alexandra Park Staff Canteen
  • Alicia's Plaice
  • Ba'Bursi Restaurant
  • Anatolia Grill
  • Apres Tree Bar at Rainford's Christmas Trees
  • + 92 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Balti Spice
  • Bella Pizza
  • Crispy Cod
  • Hassan Express Ltd
  • Marg's Chip Shop
  • + 50 more