WA9 5NW is a sought-after residential area on Nutgrove Hall Drive, 0.2km from Brown Edge in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Thatto Heath ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 5NW are sourced from Output Area E00168440 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUTGROVE HALL DRIVE, WA9 5NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUTGROVE HALL DRIVE, WA9 5NW.
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34
£ 0 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA9 5NW — age 34, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 5NW. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,500
4 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 5NW has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Longton Lane Community Primary School
The Sutton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nutgrove Express0.8 km
- Quality Home Foods0.4 km
- Waterfields0.9 km
- Everydayz0.7 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Thatto Heath Labour Club0.8 km
- The Elephant0.8 km
- Brown Edge Hotel0.5 km
- York Hotel0.6 km
- Boars Head0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Garlic Spice0.9 km
- Chipmunk0.9 km
- Dessert Factory0.9 km
- Miami Pizza0.8 km
- Turkish Kebab0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Nirvana Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Reeve Court Retirement Village0.4 km
- The Sweet Retreat0.8 km
- First Step Trust Snack Bar0.6 km
- Brothers0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Thriftys0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thatto Heath0.9 km
- Rainhill1.5 km
- Eccleston Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elton Head Road0.1 km
- Stratton Drive0.3 km
- Nutgrove Hall Drive0.4 km
- Stratton Drive0.4 km
- Nutgrove Hall Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA95NW · Data under Open Government Licence