Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

STEETLEY DRIVE, WA9 5GY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEETLEY DRIVE, WA9 5GY.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA9 5GY spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.

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

WA9 5GY is a safe, established residential area on Steetley Drive, 0.6km from Lea Green in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Bold & Lea Green ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

For families considering a move, WA9 5GY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 32.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA9 5GY are sourced from Output Area E00177017 (shared with 5 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 5GY. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

9 sales · Mean £ 208,388

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Terraced

£ 144,250

2 sales · Mean £ 144,250

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

WA9 5GY has low crime rates — 18 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 offences28
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Rainhill Community Nursery

Outstanding60 pupils0.9 km
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Rainhill High School

Requires Improvement1838 pupils1.2 km
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The Sutton Academy

Good1387 pupils1.3 km
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St Ann's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.4 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Nutgrove Methodist Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils1.5 km
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Sutton Manor Community Primary School

Good231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boars Head0.7 km
  • The Micklehead Green0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mellors Catering0.9 km
  • Nirvana Coffee Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainhill1.3 km
  • Lea Green1.7 km
  • Thatto Heath1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mere Grange0.4 km
  • Rossington Gardens0.5 km