Area Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA11 postcode area.

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Population

39,983

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,563 /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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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, WA11 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £230k. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.

home £230,962 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA11 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 1023 active and 191 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA11 (20%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA11 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA11 are around £230k, up 11.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA11 at 246 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 44 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 WA11 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 / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

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 offences4353
Public order1057
Anti-social behaviour903
Criminal damage and arson825
Other theft655

school Local Schools

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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils
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Grange Valley Primary School

Outstanding287 pupils
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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School

Good206 pupils
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils
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Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School

Good305 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles Hotel
  • Mercure Hotel
  • GMC Supplies ltd
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Best One
  • Spar
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Food
  • The Co-operative Food
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Blackbrook Recreation & Social
  • Haresfinch Rugby Community Club
  • Haydock Cricket Club
  • Haydock Reading Rooms
  • Houghwood Golf Ltd
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • AIMIA Foods Canteen
  • Alpine Kitchen
  • Berrington Hall Golf Club
  • CFC (Manheim Motor Auctions)
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Crispy Cod
  • Pizza Perfect
  • Rainford Supper Bar
  • Top Pizza
  • Ramsy’s Pizza
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Iceland Frozen Food Ltd
  • Hollowood Chemists
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • + 1 more