WA10 6QU is a sought-after residential area on East Lancashire Road, 0.2km from Bleak Hill Brow in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Windle ward and the St Helens North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA10, WA10 6QU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA10 6QU are sourced from Output Area E00035068 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, WA10 6QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, WA10 6QU.
350
49
£ 42,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA10 6QU combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 6QU. The average age is 49.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA10 6QU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bleak Hill Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Julie's Catholic Primary School
De La Salle School
Cowley International College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Liverpool/St Helens R.U.F.C0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Waterfields0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- bocboc0.9 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Whistles0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fantastico0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens2.4 km
- St Helens Central3.3 km
- Thatto Heath3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Crantock Grove0.4 km
- Stuart Road0.4 km
- East Lancashire Road0.4 km
- Rainford Road0.4 km
- Rainford Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA106QU · Data under Open Government Licence