WA10 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from St Helens in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within St Helens Town Centre ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 1AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (298 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA10 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00034622 (shared with 423 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA10 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1AE.
357
37
£ 30,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA10 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA10 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 1AE. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA10 1AE are high at 298 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Launchpad Centre
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Merton Bank Primary School
Allanson Street Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- All In One Express0.4 km
- Bargain Land0.1 km
- Delicje International Food Store0.5 km
- Ed & Eve0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Market Tavern0.3 km
- The Vault0.3 km
- Coco's0.5 km
- Cricketers Arms0.9 km
- Sefton Arms0.4 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Arriva St Helens0.3 km
- Cafe Laziz0.8 km
- Country Kitchen0.1 km
- Hope House0.2 km
- KUNG FU0.4 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Kropka0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- All-American Diner0.7 km
- Captain Cook0.5 km
- Just Wings0.5 km
- The Great Wall0.9 km
- Chicago Pizza0.5 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central0.3 km
- St Helens0.9 km
- Thatto Heath2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hall Street0.0 km
- Hall Street0.0 km
- St Marys Market0.1 km
- George Street0.1 km
- Hall Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA101AE · Data under Open Government Licence