Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

HEATHERLEIGH, WA9 5SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERLEIGH, WA9 5SU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

485

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA9 5SU — age 37, 94% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £297,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA9 5SU is a safe, established residential area on Heatherleigh, 0.1km from Nutgrove in St. Helens. Administratively it sits within Bold & Lea Green ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

For families considering a move, WA9 5SU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA9 5SU are sourced from Output Area E00168442 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 5SU. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 297,000

3 sales · Mean £ 296,666

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

WA9 5SU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

P

Nutgrove Methodist Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils0.5 km
P

St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
P

St John Vianney Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
P

Thatto Heath Community Primary School

Good659 pupils1.0 km
P

Longton Lane Community Primary School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
A

Rainhill Community Nursery

Outstanding60 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chipmunk0.8 km
  • Dessert Factory0.8 km
  • Miami Pizza0.8 km
  • Turkish Kebab0.8 km
  • Mr Pizza0.8 km
  • + 5 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Adam Mini Market0.8 km
  • Everydayz0.9 km
  • Nutgrove Express0.7 km
  • Quality Home Foods0.1 km
  • Waterfields0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Boars Head1.0 km
  • Thatto Heath Labour Club0.9 km
  • The Elephant0.8 km
  • Brown Edge Hotel0.2 km
  • York Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Brothers0.8 km
  • Reeve Court Retirement Village0.1 km
  • The Sweet Retreat0.8 km
  • First Step Trust Snack Bar0.4 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Thriftys0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thatto Heath0.8 km
  • Eccleston Park1.3 km
  • Rainhill1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Foxwood0.2 km
  • Bexhill Gardens0.2 km
  • Edge Street0.3 km
  • Wedgewood Gardens0.3 km
  • Samuel Street0.3 km