WA9 3EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Peasley Cross in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Peasley Cross & Fingerpost ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 3EG 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, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00035033 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA9 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 3EG.
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37
£ 0 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 3EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in WA9 3EG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-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 3EG. The average age is 36.7. 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 3EG is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
Allanson Street Primary School
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Lansbury Bridge School
Mill Green School
Merton Bank Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Greggs Ltd1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Morrisons Petrol Station0.7 km
- Sherdley Park Service Station0.7 km
- Ashcroft Service Station0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Queens Arms Hotel0.9 km
- The Glass Horse0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Pat's Cafe0.9 km
- GA's Cafe0.7 km
- Tesco Customer Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Andie's0.6 km
- Viva Pizza0.2 km
- Chipmunk0.9 km
- Fingerpost Pizzeria0.9 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central1.0 km
- St Helens1.9 km
- St Helens Junction2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hunter Street0.1 km
- Peasley Cross Lane0.1 km
- Hunter Street0.2 km
- Beaufort Street0.2 km
- Emmett Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA93EG · Data under Open Government Licence