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.
PRINCESS AVENUE, WA10 6NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS AVENUE, WA10 6NB.
311
39
£ 42,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cowley International College
Rivington Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Launchpad Centre
Bleak Hill Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
5 nearby- Toast0.7 km
- Gamble Hall0.4 km
- Gamble Memorial Hall0.4 km
- The Courtyard0.5 km
- Dentons Deli0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WA106NB · Data under Open Government Licence