Area Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA9 postcode area.

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Population

52,402

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,417 /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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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £161,747 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8569
Public order2177
Anti-social behaviour1963
Criminal damage and arson1858
Shoplifting1327

school Local Schools

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Pace

Good3 pupils
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils
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Robins Lane Community Primary School

Good229 pupils
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Thatto Heath Community Primary School

Good659 pupils
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Sutton Manor Community Primary School

Good231 pupils
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Sherdley Primary School

Good449 pupils
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Eaves Primary School

Good231 pupils
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Willow Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Best One
  • AKL Convenience Store
  • Bargain Booze
  • Bobs General Store
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Boars Head
  • Boilermakers Arms
  • Brown Edge Hotel
  • Bull and Dog
  • Clock Face Hotel
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunelm Mill
  • EI's
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Iceland Frozen Foods
  • Nutgrove Stores
  • Aldi
  • Go Local Extra
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • A + Pizza
  • Crisp E Cod
  • Dial A Pizza
  • Golden Fish Supper Bar
  • KFC
  • + 55 more