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.
HEATHERLEIGH, WA9 5SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERLEIGH, WA9 5SU.
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37
£ 0 /yr
59%
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 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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Rainhill Community Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Brothers0.8 km
- Reeve Court Retirement Village0.1 km
- The Sweet Retreat0.8 km
- First Step Trust Snack Bar0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA95SU · Data under Open Government Licence