Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

217

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 1AP 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WA9 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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 1AP 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00034830 (shared with 11 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 1AP. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WA9 1AP are high at 162 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 offences160
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson41
Anti-social behaviour35
Drugs35

school Local Schools

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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils0.5 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.0 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Greggs Ltd0.4 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.6 km
  • TJ Hughes0.9 km
  • Ashcroft Service Station0.3 km
  • Bargain Land1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.8 km
  • The Royal Alfred0.8 km
  • Union Inn0.9 km
  • Little George Quarter0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • KG's Street kitchen0.6 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.8 km
  • Park Road Cafe1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Go Local Extra0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Andie's0.5 km
  • Don Mario Pizza0.4 km
  • Gelato Royale Express0.8 km
  • Vindialoo0.8 km
  • Viva Pizza0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.8 km
  • St Helens1.8 km
  • St Helens Junction2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Langtree Street0.1 km
  • Langtree Street0.1 km
  • Sorogold Street0.3 km
  • Parr Stocks Road0.3 km
  • Sorogold Street0.3 km