WA9 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Parr Stocks in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 1BF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 WA9 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00034838 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA9 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 1BF.
436
32
£ 33,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 1BF 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in WA9 1BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 1BF. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA9 1BF is moderate at 72 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
Allanson Street Primary School
Lansbury Bridge School
Mill Green School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Pace
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Merton Bank Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Broad Oak Fish Bar0.8 km
- Angels Cafe0.4 km
- Broad Oak Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Wang Chippy0.4 km
- Andie's0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Premier0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.4 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- M&S Late Shop0.8 km
- Edmund Barton Limited0.8 km
- Ashcroft Service Station0.8 km
- Go Local Ramford0.4 km
- Lavelles0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Salvation Army0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital0.9 km
- GA's Cafe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pickled Egg0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central1.5 km
- St Helens Junction1.7 km
- Lea Green2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hertford Street0.2 km
- Hammond Street0.2 km
- Hammond Street0.3 km
- Breccia Gardens0.3 km
- Stocks Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA91BF · Data under Open Government Licence