Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA10 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1AU.

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Population

583

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA10 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA10 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WA10 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Green Bank in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Peasley Cross & Fingerpost ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 1AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (463 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00035035 (shared with 57 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 WA10 1AU. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near WA10 1AU are high at 463 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting240
Violence and sexual offences179
Public order107
Anti-social behaviour93
Drugs57

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.8 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.9 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils1.3 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Robins Lane Community Primary School

Good229 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • All In One Express0.5 km
  • Bargain Land0.4 km
  • Delicje International Food Store0.6 km
  • Ed & Eve1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Market Tavern0.5 km
  • The Vault0.4 km
  • Coco's0.6 km
  • Cricketers Arms1.0 km
  • Sefton Arms0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Arriva St Helens0.5 km
  • Cafe Laziz0.9 km
  • Country Kitchen0.4 km
  • Hope House0.5 km
  • KUNG FU0.5 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • All-American Diner0.8 km
  • Captain Cook0.7 km
  • Just Wings0.7 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.7 km
  • Pap'z Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.5 km
  • St Helens1.0 km
  • Thatto Heath2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys Market0.1 km
  • World of Glass0.1 km
  • Hall Street0.3 km
  • Hall Street0.3 km
  • Market Street0.3 km