Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 1DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

373

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 1DL 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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3/10
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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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA9 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA9 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Pocket Nook 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 1DL 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00034852 (shared with 9 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 1DL. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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

Crime around WA9 1DL is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Drugs38
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour28

school Local Schools

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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.7 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 Improvement0.9 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.1 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Greggs Ltd0.4 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Slimming World - Angela McManus0.5 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.3 km
  • The Hope Centre - St Helens0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.8 km
  • The Royal Alfred0.8 km
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • Union Inn0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cafe Millais0.9 km
  • KG's Street kitchen0.3 km
  • La Casa Vieja0.9 km
  • Park Road Cafe0.6 km
  • Pat's Cafe0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Go Local Extra1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Don Mario Pizza0.4 km
  • All-American Diner0.6 km
  • Jill's Chippy0.3 km
  • The Great Wall0.2 km
  • Chipmunk0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.8 km
  • St Helens1.7 km
  • St Helens Junction3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Roper Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Vernon Street0.3 km
  • Merton Street0.3 km