WA9 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 1EF 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00034850 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA9 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 1EF.
408
34
£ 30,000 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 1EF 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in WA9 1EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 1EF. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 around WA9 1EF is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merton Bank Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Allanson Street Primary School
Mill Green School
Lansbury Bridge School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Ashurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Greggs Ltd0.4 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Slimming World - Angela McManus0.7 km
- SMP Supplements and Food0.5 km
- DJ Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Queens Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Union Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- KG's Street kitchen0.5 km
- Park Road Cafe0.3 km
- Pat's Cafe0.5 km
- The New Clean Lean Fit Food0.4 km
- Salvation Army0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Go Local Extra0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Broad Oak Fish Bar0.8 km
- Freddys0.9 km
- Magic Chef0.9 km
- Andie's0.9 km
- Don Mario Pizza0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central1.0 km
- St Helens2.1 km
- St Helens Junction2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Blackhorse Street0.1 km
- Merton Bank Road0.1 km
- Roper Street0.2 km
- Johnson Street0.2 km
- Mulcrow Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA91EF · Data under Open Government Licence