Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

HIGHER PARR STREET, WA9 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER PARR STREET, WA9 1DA.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 1DA 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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3/10
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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 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA9 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Higher Parr Street, 0.1km 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 1DA 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £66k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.4% year-on-year. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00034854 (shared with 22 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 1DA. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Terraced

£ 68,000

1 sales · Mean £ 68,000

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

Crime rates near WA9 1DA are high at 176 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.

Violence and sexual offences211
Criminal damage and arson55
Drugs47
Public order45
Anti-social behaviour44

school Local Schools

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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement1.0 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.1 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.1 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Greggs Ltd0.1 km
  • Slimming World - Angela McManus0.8 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.2 km
  • The Hope Centre - St Helens0.9 km
  • TJ Hughes0.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.7 km
  • The Royal Alfred0.7 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • Union Inn0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • KG's Street kitchen0.2 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.8 km
  • Park Road Cafe0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • Go Local Extra0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Andie's0.8 km
  • Don Mario Pizza0.0 km
  • Gelato Royale Express0.8 km
  • Vindialoo0.8 km
  • Angels Cafe0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.7 km
  • St Helens1.7 km
  • St Helens Junction2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocket Nook Street0.0 km
  • Johnson Street0.1 km
  • Traverse Street0.2 km
  • Langtree Street0.2 km
  • Merton Bank Road0.2 km