Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA10 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1AW.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA10 1AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in WA10 1AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA10 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from St Helens in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within St Helens Town Centre ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 1AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (282 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA10 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00034622 (shared with 423 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 1AW. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WA10 1AW are high at 282 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences249
Public order135
Shoplifting122
Anti-social behaviour102
Drugs75

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.7 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • All In One Express0.3 km
  • Bargain Land0.2 km
  • Delicje International Food Store0.6 km
  • Ed & Eve0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Market Tavern0.3 km
  • The Vault0.3 km
  • Coco's0.5 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.8 km
  • Sefton Arms0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Arriva St Helens0.3 km
  • Cafe Laziz0.8 km
  • Country Kitchen0.2 km
  • Hope House0.3 km
  • KUNG FU0.3 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Kropka0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • All-American Diner0.8 km
  • Captain Cook0.5 km
  • Just Wings0.5 km
  • The Great Wall0.9 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.5 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.4 km
  • St Helens0.9 km
  • Thatto Heath2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys Market0.1 km
  • World of Glass0.1 km
  • Hall Street0.1 km
  • Hall Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.2 km