Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 1AL.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 1AL 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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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in WA9 1AL — 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

WA9 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Finger Post 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, WA9 1AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (171 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 WA9 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00034833 (shared with 38 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 WA9 1AL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 WA9 1AL are high at 171 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 offences209
Shoplifting68
Public order66
Criminal damage and arson49
Drugs49

school Local Schools

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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 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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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.0 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils1.3 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Golden Mini Market0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Greggs Ltd0.2 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.4 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.5 km
  • The Royal Alfred0.5 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.7 km
  • Union Inn0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Honey Rose Foundation1.0 km
  • KG's Street kitchen0.4 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Go Local Extra0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Cheung Wah1.0 km
  • Andie's0.8 km
  • Don Mario Pizza0.3 km
  • Vindialoo1.0 km
  • Viva Pizza0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.5 km
  • St Helens1.5 km
  • St Helens Junction2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • McCulloch Street0.1 km
  • Sorogold Street0.1 km
  • Traverse Street0.1 km
  • Langtree Street0.1 km
  • Ardwick Street0.2 km