Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

PARSONAGE DRIVE, WA9 4ZW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE DRIVE, WA9 4ZW.

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Population

169

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 67% economic activity and an average age of 28, WA9 4ZW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

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

WA9 4ZW is a safe, established residential area on Parsonage Drive, 0.5km from Sutton Oak in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Sutton South East ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA9 4ZW are sourced from Output Area E00177002 (shared with 3 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 4ZW. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

13 sales · Mean £ 186,034

Detached

£ 284,995

18 sales · Mean £ 277,857

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

WA9 4ZW has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences62
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good273 pupils0.3 km
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Sutton Oak CofE Primary School

Good314 pupils0.7 km
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Sherdley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.1 km
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Eaves Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Robins Lane Community Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

Good909 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Vulcan0.5 km
  • Junction Inn0.4 km
  • Boilermakers Arms0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Station House Cafe0.3 km
  • The Hang Out0.6 km
  • Tubosider UK Ltd (Canteen)0.8 km
  • Methodist Church0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Waterfields0.6 km
  • Village Butchers0.5 km
  • Company Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Go Local Junction Lane0.4 km
  • Thrifty's0.4 km
  • Worsley Brow Service Station0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Sunlight Fusion0.5 km
  • Cafe Express0.4 km
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • King Chef0.4 km
  • Pinkeez0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Junction0.3 km
  • Lea Green1.5 km
  • St Helens Central3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brindley Road0.1 km
  • Brindley Road0.2 km
  • Lionel Street0.3 km
  • St Helens Junction Rail Station0.3 km
  • St Helens Junction Rail Station0.3 km