Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA10 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BW 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

With 46% social renting, WA10 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 1BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (305 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 1BW 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 1BW. 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 1BW are high at 305 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 offences377
Public order160
Anti-social behaviour128
Shoplifting122
Drugs94

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.5 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.4 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils1.4 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Golden Mini Market0.1 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • M 'n' S Late Shop0.8 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Bar Pop0.3 km
  • Citadel Arts Centre0.1 km
  • Lowe House Mens Club0.6 km
  • Queens Arms Hotel1.0 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.4 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Honey Rose Foundation0.2 km
  • KG's Street kitchen1.0 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.3 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Kropka0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Cheung Wah0.3 km
  • Diegos0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Foodieholic0.2 km
  • Frankies Chicken and Pizza0.3 km
  • + 30 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 Helens0.7 km
  • Thatto Heath2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Johnsons0.1 km
  • Church Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Ormskirk Street0.1 km