WA10 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 1BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (305 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00034622 (shared with 423 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA10 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1BW.
357
37
£ 30,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA10 1BW 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
With 46% social renting, WA10 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA10 1BW are high at 305 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Launchpad Centre
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Merton Bank Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Rivington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Card Factory0.1 km
- Golden Mini Market0.1 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- M 'n' S Late Shop0.8 km
- SMP Supplements and Food1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Bar Pop0.3 km
- Citadel Arts Centre0.1 km
- Lowe House Mens Club0.6 km
- Queens Arms Hotel1.0 km
- The Alfred Public House0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cafe Millais0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Honey Rose Foundation0.2 km
- KG's Street kitchen1.0 km
- La Casa Vieja0.3 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Kropka0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Cheung Wah0.3 km
- Diegos0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Foodieholic0.2 km
- Frankies Chicken and Pizza0.3 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central0.4 km
- St Helens0.7 km
- Thatto Heath2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.1 km
- Johnsons0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Ormskirk Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA101BW · Data under Open Government Licence