Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

PRINCESS AVENUE, WA10 6NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS AVENUE, WA10 6NB.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA10 6NB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, WA10 6NB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WA10 6NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princess Avenue, 0.2km from Windlehurst in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Windle ward and the St Helens North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 6NB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6NB are sourced from Output Area E00035046 (shared with 13 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 6NB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

7 sales · Mean £ 109,421

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

WA10 6NB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order13
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils0.1 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.2 km
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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 pupils1.3 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Cinema Bar1.0 km
  • The Windle0.6 km
  • Abbey Hotel0.5 km
  • Cowley Vaults0.8 km
  • Turks Head0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Toast0.7 km
  • Gamble Hall0.4 km
  • Gamble Memorial Hall0.4 km
  • The Courtyard0.5 km
  • Dentons Deli0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • M 'n' S Late Shop0.9 km
  • LT Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Bread and Wine Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Waterfields0.4 km
  • TDL Conveniences Store0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Chippy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens1.2 km
  • St Helens Central1.8 km
  • Thatto Heath3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Windlehurst Avenue0.1 km
  • Windlehurst Avenue0.1 km
  • Gamble Avenue0.1 km
  • Princess Avenue0.2 km
  • Princess Avenue0.2 km