Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

CHALON WAY WEST, WA10 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALON WAY WEST, WA10 1BF.

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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 1BF 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 1BF — 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 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Chalon Way West, 0.4km from Green Bank 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 1BF 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 (344 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 1BF 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 1BF. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near WA10 1BF are high at 344 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences365
Shoplifting184
Public order162
Anti-social behaviour141
Drugs96

school Local Schools

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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Golden Mini Market0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • M 'n' S Late Shop0.8 km
  • Station Groceries0.3 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Bar Pop0.2 km
  • Citadel Arts Centre0.1 km
  • Lowe House Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.6 km
  • The Function Room0.6 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Honey Rose Foundation0.3 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.6 km
  • Limassol Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Kropka0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Cheung Wah0.4 km
  • Diegos0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Foodieholic0.1 km
  • Frankies Chicken and Pizza0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens0.5 km
  • St Helens Central0.7 km
  • Thatto Heath2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Exchange Street0.1 km
  • Exchange Street0.1 km
  • Exchange Street0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km