Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 2DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 2DZ.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 2DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA9 2DZ's 66% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WA9 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Broad Oak in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA9 2DZ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 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 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00034559 (shared with 12 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 2DZ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around WA9 2DZ is moderate at 77 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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour46
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs26

school Local Schools

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Pace

Good3 pupils0.5 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils0.7 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Ashtons Green Butchers0.5 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.9 km
  • M&S Late Shop0.2 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Park Road Cafe0.9 km
  • Parr Childrens Centre0.5 km
  • Salvation Army0.6 km
  • St Peter's Church0.3 km
  • Parr Sports & Community Centre0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Broad Oak Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Freddys0.9 km
  • Magic Chef0.9 km
  • The Master Fryer Fish Bar0.4 km
  • D & J Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Premier0.1 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central2.0 km
  • St Helens Junction2.3 km
  • St Helens3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Nicholson Street0.1 km
  • Moorfoot Road0.2 km
  • Hargreaves Street0.2 km
  • Reeves Street0.2 km
  • Mendip Grove0.2 km